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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,995.86, 425,847.99 and 94,387.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,995.86, 425,847.99 and 94,387.82 is: 141,533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,995.86 : 425,847.99 = 94,387.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,995.86/425,847.99 = 94,387.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,995.86x = 425,847.99 × 94,387.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,995.86x = 40,194,863,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194,863,427.48/283,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,533.27

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