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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,974.24, 426,035.46 and 106,484.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,974.24, 426,035.46 and 106,484.60 is: 159,754.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,974.24 : 426,035.46 = 106,484.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,974.24/426,035.46 = 106,484.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,974.24x = 426,035.46 × 106,484.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,974.24x = 45,366,215,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,366,215,543.92/283,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,754.69

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