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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,085.65, 425,578.97 and 237,945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,085.65, 425,578.97 and 237,945.54 is: 356,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,085.65 : 425,578.97 = 237,945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,085.65/425,578.97 = 237,945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,085.65x = 425,578.97 × 237,945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,085.65x = 101,264,616,639.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,264,616,639.57/284,085.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,458.06

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