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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,978.48, 425,807.88 and 94,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,978.48, 425,807.88 and 94,337.32 is: 141,452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,978.48 : 425,807.88 = 94,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,978.48/425,807.88 = 94,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,978.48x = 425,807.88 × 94,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,978.48x = 40,169,574,234.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,169,574,234.08/283,978.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,452.88

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