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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,227.28, 426,383.04 and 94,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,227.28, 426,383.04 and 94,625.72 is: 141,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,227.28 : 426,383.04 = 94,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,227.28/426,383.04 = 94,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,227.28x = 426,383.04 × 94,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,227.28x = 40,346,802,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,346,802,155.79/284,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,952.60

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