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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,094.39, 426,030.84 and 106,504.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,094.39, 426,030.84 and 106,504.50 is: 159,715.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,094.39 : 426,030.84 = 106,504.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,094.39/426,030.84 = 106,504.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,094.39x = 426,030.84 × 106,504.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,094.39x = 45,374,201,598.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,201,598.78/284,094.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,715.23

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