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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,934.58, 425,809.71 and 94,344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,934.58, 425,809.71 and 94,344.03 is: 141,485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,934.58 : 425,809.71 = 94,344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,934.58/425,809.71 = 94,344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,934.58x = 425,809.71 × 94,344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,934.58x = 40,172,604,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172,604,054.53/283,934.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,485.42

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