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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,646.23, 425,519.91 and 94,117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,646.23, 425,519.91 and 94,117.97 is: 141,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,646.23 : 425,519.91 = 94,117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,646.23/425,519.91 = 94,117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,646.23x = 425,519.91 × 94,117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,646.23x = 40,049,070,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,049,070,123.78/283,646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,193.73

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