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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,209.32, 426,221.64 and 94,618.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,209.32, 426,221.64 and 94,618.74 is: 141,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,209.32 : 426,221.64 = 94,618.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,209.32/426,221.64 = 94,618.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,209.32x = 426,221.64 × 94,618.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,209.32x = 40,328,554,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,328,554,537.53/284,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,897.37

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