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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,916.42, 425,732.31 and 94,310.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,916.42, 425,732.31 and 94,310.30 is: 141,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,916.42 : 425,732.31 = 94,310.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,916.42/425,732.31 = 94,310.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,916.42x = 425,732.31 × 94,310.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,916.42x = 40,150,941,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,941,875.79/283,916.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,418.17

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