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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,971.93, 425,865.70 and 94,381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,971.93, 425,865.70 and 94,381.30 is: 141,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,971.93 : 425,865.70 = 94,381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,971.93/425,865.70 = 94,381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,971.93x = 425,865.70 × 94,381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,971.93x = 40,193,759,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,193,759,041.72/283,971.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,541.31

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