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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,733.74, 425,609.52 and 106,206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,733.74, 425,609.52 and 106,206.85 is: 159,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,733.74 : 425,609.52 = 106,206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,733.74/425,609.52 = 106,206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,733.74x = 425,609.52 × 106,206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,733.74x = 45,202,646,449.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,202,646,449.21/283,733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,313.61

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