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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,644.20, 425,466.30 and 96,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,644.20, 425,466.30 and 96,661.80 is: 144,992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,644.20 : 425,466.30 = 96,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,644.20/425,466.30 = 96,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,644.20x = 425,466.30 × 96,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,644.20x = 41,126,338,397.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,126,338,397.34/283,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,992.70

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