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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,244.54, 425,900.25 and 97,153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,244.54, 425,900.25 and 97,153.98 is: 145,571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,244.54 : 425,900.25 = 97,153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,244.54/425,900.25 = 97,153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,244.54x = 425,900.25 × 97,153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,244.54x = 41,377,904,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,904,370.50/284,244.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,571.50

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