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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,118.72, 426,247.50 and 94,578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,118.72, 426,247.50 and 94,578.72 is: 141,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,118.72 : 426,247.50 = 94,578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,118.72/426,247.50 = 94,578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,118.72x = 426,247.50 × 94,578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,118.72x = 40,313,942,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,313,942,953.20/284,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,891.19

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