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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,706.60, 425,414.92 and 94,098.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,706.60, 425,414.92 and 94,098.56 is: 141,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,706.60 : 425,414.92 = 94,098.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,706.60/425,414.92 = 94,098.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,706.60x = 425,414.92 × 94,098.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,706.60x = 40,030,931,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,030,931,374.52/283,706.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,099.75

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