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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,836.24, 425,787.30 and 94,313.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,836.24, 425,787.30 and 94,313.52 is: 141,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,836.24 : 425,787.30 = 94,313.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,836.24/425,787.30 = 94,313.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,836.24x = 425,787.30 × 94,313.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,836.24x = 40,157,499,034.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,157,499,034.30/283,836.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,481.23

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