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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,752.99, 425,638.40 and 106,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,752.99, 425,638.40 and 106,226.10 is: 159,342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,752.99 : 425,638.40 = 106,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,752.99/425,638.40 = 106,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,752.99x = 425,638.40 × 106,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,752.99x = 45,213,906,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213,906,711.11/283,752.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,342.49

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