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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,228.28, 426,384.54 and 94,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,228.28, 426,384.54 and 94,626.72 is: 141,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,228.28 : 426,384.54 = 94,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,228.28/426,384.54 = 94,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,228.28x = 426,384.54 × 94,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,228.28x = 40,347,370,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,347,370,478.91/284,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,954.10

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