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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,106.36, 426,228.90 and 94,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,106.36, 426,228.90 and 94,566.36 is: 141,872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,106.36 : 426,228.90 = 94,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,106.36/426,228.90 = 94,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,106.36x = 426,228.90 × 94,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,106.36x = 40,306,915,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,306,915,599.80/284,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,872.63

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