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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,729.68, 425,660.76 and 96,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,729.68, 425,660.76 and 96,741.36 is: 145,134.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,729.68 : 425,660.76 = 96,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,729.68/425,660.76 = 96,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,729.68x = 425,660.76 × 96,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,729.68x = 41,179,000,821.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,179,000,821.03/283,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,134.63

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