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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,897.62, 425,889.12 and 91,707.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,897.62, 425,889.12 and 91,707.91 is: 137,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,897.62 : 425,889.12 = 91,707.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,897.62/425,889.12 = 91,707.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,897.62x = 425,889.12 × 91,707.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,897.62x = 39,057,401,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057,401,086.94/283,897.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,575.66

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