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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,107.36, 426,050.40 and 106,517.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,107.36, 426,050.40 and 106,517.44 is: 159,734.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,107.36 : 426,050.40 = 106,517.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,107.36/426,050.40 = 106,517.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,107.36x = 426,050.40 × 106,517.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,107.36x = 45,381,797,918.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,381,797,918.98/284,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,734.68

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