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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,898.28, 425,722.79 and 106,280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,898.28, 425,722.79 and 106,280.72 is: 159,374.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,898.28 : 425,722.79 = 106,280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,898.28/425,722.79 = 106,280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,898.28x = 425,722.79 × 106,280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,898.28x = 45,246,126,172.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246,126,172.02/283,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,374.43

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