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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,932, 425,970 and 106,439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,932, 425,970 and 106,439.52 is: 159,686.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,932 : 425,970 = 106,439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,932/425,970 = 106,439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,932x = 425,970 × 106,439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,932x = 45,340,042,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,340,042,334.40/283,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,686.27

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