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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,114.64, 426,060.56 and 106,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,114.64, 426,060.56 and 106,524.84 is: 159,745.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,114.64 : 426,060.56 = 106,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,114.64/426,060.56 = 106,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,114.64x = 426,060.56 × 106,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,114.64x = 45,386,032,984.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,386,032,984.31/284,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,745.49

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