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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,095.16, 426,031.96 and 106,505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,095.16, 426,031.96 and 106,505.24 is: 159,716.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,095.16 : 426,031.96 = 106,505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,095.16/426,031.96 = 106,505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,095.16x = 426,031.96 × 106,505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,095.16x = 45,374,636,147.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374,636,147.47/284,095.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,716.33

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