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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,098.02, 426,036.27 and 106,508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,098.02, 426,036.27 and 106,508.13 is: 159,720.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,098.02 : 426,036.27 = 106,508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,098.02/426,036.27 = 106,508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,098.02x = 426,036.27 × 106,508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,098.02x = 45,376,326,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376,326,429.88/284,098.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,720.67

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