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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,965.76, 425,824.32 and 106,348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,965.76, 425,824.32 and 106,348.21 is: 159,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,965.76 : 425,824.32 = 106,348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,965.76/425,824.32 = 106,348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,965.76x = 425,824.32 × 106,348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,965.76x = 45,285,654,206.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285,654,206.47/283,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,475.76

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