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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,219.17, 426,236.39 and 94,628.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,219.17, 426,236.39 and 94,628.60 is: 141,912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,219.17 : 426,236.39 = 94,628.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,219.17/426,236.39 = 94,628.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,219.17x = 426,236.39 × 94,628.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,219.17x = 40,334,150,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334,150,250.43/284,219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,912.14

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