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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,972.19, 425,798.51 and 94,331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,972.19, 425,798.51 and 94,331.07 is: 141,443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,972.19 : 425,798.51 = 94,331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,972.19/425,798.51 = 94,331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,972.19x = 425,798.51 × 94,331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,972.19x = 40,166,028,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,166,028,581.05/283,972.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,443.53

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