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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,175.72, 426,151.98 and 106,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,175.72, 426,151.98 and 106,585.92 is: 159,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,175.72 : 426,151.98 = 106,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,175.72/426,151.98 = 106,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,175.72x = 426,151.98 × 106,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,175.72x = 45,421,800,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,421,800,848.12/284,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,837.02

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