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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,749.16, 425,362.38 and 96,630.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,749.16, 425,362.38 and 96,630.52 is: 144,856.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,749.16 : 425,362.38 = 96,630.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,749.16/425,362.38 = 96,630.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,749.16x = 425,362.38 × 96,630.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,749.16x = 41,102,987,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,102,987,967.84/283,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,856.77

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