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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,936.13, 425,779.50 and 106,318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,936.13, 425,779.50 and 106,318.58 is: 159,431.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,936.13 : 425,779.50 = 106,318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,936.13/425,779.50 = 106,318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,936.13x = 425,779.50 × 106,318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,936.13x = 45,268,271,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268,271,833.11/283,936.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,431.18

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