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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,226.78, 426,382.29 and 94,625.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,226.78, 426,382.29 and 94,625.22 is: 141,951.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,226.78 : 426,382.29 = 94,625.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,226.78/426,382.29 = 94,625.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,226.78x = 426,382.29 × 94,625.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,226.78x = 40,346,517,995.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,346,517,995.35/284,226.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,951.85

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