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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,749.66, 425,363.13 and 96,631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,749.66, 425,363.13 and 96,631.02 is: 144,857.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,749.66 : 425,363.13 = 96,631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,749.66/425,363.13 = 96,631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,749.66x = 425,363.13 × 96,631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,749.66x = 41,103,273,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,103,273,122.29/283,749.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,857.52

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