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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,868.62, 425,879.47 and 94,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,868.62, 425,879.47 and 94,359.60 is: 141,564.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,868.62 : 425,879.47 = 94,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,868.62/425,879.47 = 94,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,868.62x = 425,879.47 × 94,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,868.62x = 40,185,816,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,185,816,555.36/283,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,564.84

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