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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,785.24, 425,721.60 and 96,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,785.24, 425,721.60 and 96,753 is: 145,144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,785.24 : 425,721.60 = 96,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,785.24/425,721.60 = 96,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,785.24x = 425,721.60 × 96,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,785.24x = 41,189,841,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,189,841,964.80/283,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,144.41

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