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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,855.24, 425,815.80 and 94,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,855.24, 425,815.80 and 94,332.52 is: 141,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,855.24 : 425,815.80 = 94,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,855.24/425,815.80 = 94,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,855.24x = 425,815.80 × 94,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,855.24x = 40,168,277,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,277,469.82/283,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,509.73

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