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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,197.28, 426,203.64 and 94,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,197.28, 426,203.64 and 94,606.72 is: 141,879.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,197.28 : 426,203.64 = 94,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,197.28/426,203.64 = 94,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,197.28x = 426,203.64 × 94,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,197.28x = 40,321,727,366.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321,727,366.95/284,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,879.36

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