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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,144.76, 426,085.92 and 106,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,144.76, 426,085.92 and 106,524.72 is: 159,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,144.76 : 426,085.92 = 106,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,144.76/426,085.92 = 106,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,144.76x = 426,085.92 × 106,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,144.76x = 45,388,683,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388,683,323.94/284,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,737.89

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