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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,751.87, 425,636.71 and 106,224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,751.87, 425,636.71 and 106,224.98 is: 159,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,751.87 : 425,636.71 = 106,224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,751.87/425,636.71 = 106,224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,751.87x = 425,636.71 × 106,224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,751.87x = 45,213,251,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213,251,007.02/283,751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,340.80

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