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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,994.86, 425,846.49 and 94,386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,994.86, 425,846.49 and 94,386.82 is: 141,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,994.86 : 425,846.49 = 94,386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,994.86/425,846.49 = 94,386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,994.86x = 425,846.49 × 94,386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,994.86x = 40,194,295,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194,295,999.26/283,994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,531.77

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