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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,640.72, 425,511.68 and 94,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,640.72, 425,511.68 and 94,112.46 is: 141,185.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,640.72 : 425,511.68 = 94,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,640.72/425,511.68 = 94,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,640.72x = 425,511.68 × 94,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,640.72x = 40,045,950,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,045,950,492.97/283,640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,185.48

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