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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,914, 425,943 and 106,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,914, 425,943 and 106,421.52 is: 159,659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,914 : 425,943 = 106,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,914/425,943 = 106,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,914x = 425,943 × 106,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,914x = 45,329,501,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,329,501,493.36/283,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,659.27

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