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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,822.44, 425,502.76 and 106,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,822.44, 425,502.76 and 106,229.92 is: 159,258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,822.44 : 425,502.76 = 106,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,822.44/425,502.76 = 106,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,822.44x = 425,502.76 × 106,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,822.44x = 45,201,124,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,201,124,154.58/283,822.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,258.46

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