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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,227.48, 426,241.14 and 94,636.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,227.48, 426,241.14 and 94,636.36 is: 141,921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,227.48 : 426,241.14 = 94,636.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,227.48/426,241.14 = 94,636.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,227.48x = 426,241.14 × 94,636.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,227.48x = 40,337,909,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,337,909,971.85/284,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,921.22

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