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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,761.24, 425,641.86 and 96,774.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,761.24, 425,641.86 and 96,774.36 is: 145,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,761.24 : 425,641.86 = 96,774.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,761.24/425,641.86 = 96,774.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,761.24x = 425,641.86 × 96,774.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,761.24x = 41,191,218,590.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,191,218,590.71/283,761.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,161.54

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