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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,763.99, 425,645.99 and 96,777.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,763.99, 425,645.99 and 96,777.11 is: 145,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,763.99 : 425,645.99 = 96,777.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,763.99/425,645.99 = 96,777.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,763.99x = 425,645.99 × 96,777.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,763.99x = 41,192,788,795.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192,788,795.29/283,763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,165.67

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