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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,848.24, 425,805.30 and 94,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,848.24, 425,805.30 and 94,325.52 is: 141,499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,848.24 : 425,805.30 = 94,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,848.24/425,805.30 = 94,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,848.24x = 425,805.30 × 94,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,848.24x = 40,164,306,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,164,306,341.26/283,848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,499.23

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