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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,966.26, 425,825.08 and 106,348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,966.26, 425,825.08 and 106,348.72 is: 159,476.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,966.26 : 425,825.08 = 106,348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,966.26/425,825.08 = 106,348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,966.26x = 425,825.08 × 106,348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,966.26x = 45,285,952,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,285,952,201.90/283,966.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,476.52

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