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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,639.47, 425,509.81 and 94,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,639.47, 425,509.81 and 94,111.21 is: 141,183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,639.47 : 425,509.81 = 94,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,639.47/425,509.81 = 94,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,639.47x = 425,509.81 × 94,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,639.47x = 40,045,243,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045,243,085.97/283,639.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,183.61

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