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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.72, 426,244.50 and 94,576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.72, 426,244.50 and 94,576.72 is: 141,888.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.72 : 426,244.50 = 94,576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.72/426,244.50 = 94,576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.72x = 426,244.50 × 94,576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.72x = 40,312,804,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,312,804,123.93/284,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,888.18

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