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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,206.29, 426,217.14 and 94,615.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,206.29, 426,217.14 and 94,615.71 is: 141,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,206.29 : 426,217.14 = 94,615.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,206.29/426,217.14 = 94,615.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,206.29x = 426,217.14 × 94,615.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,206.29x = 40,326,837,315.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,326,837,315.27/284,206.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,892.84

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