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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,223.48, 426,242.86 and 94,632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,223.48, 426,242.86 and 94,632.91 is: 141,918.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,223.48 : 426,242.86 = 94,632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,223.48/426,242.86 = 94,632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,223.48x = 426,242.86 × 94,632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,223.48x = 40,336,600,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,336,600,906.33/284,223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,918.61

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