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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,756.27, 425,541.79 and 94,165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,756.27, 425,541.79 and 94,165.70 is: 141,217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,756.27 : 425,541.79 = 94,165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,756.27/425,541.79 = 94,165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,756.27x = 425,541.79 × 94,165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,756.27x = 40,071,440,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,071,440,534.60/283,756.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,217.82

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