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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,228.48, 426,242.64 and 94,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,228.48, 426,242.64 and 94,637.36 is: 141,922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,228.48 : 426,242.64 = 94,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,228.48/426,242.64 = 94,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,228.48x = 426,242.64 × 94,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,228.48x = 40,338,478,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,338,478,169.03/284,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,922.72

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