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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,856.24, 425,817.30 and 94,333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,856.24, 425,817.30 and 94,333.52 is: 141,511.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,856.24 : 425,817.30 = 94,333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,856.24/425,817.30 = 94,333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,856.24x = 425,817.30 × 94,333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,856.24x = 40,168,844,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,168,844,785.90/283,856.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,511.23

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