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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,244.93, 426,142.48 and 106,732.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,244.93, 426,142.48 and 106,732.17 is: 160,013.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,244.93 : 426,142.48 = 106,732.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,244.93/426,142.48 = 106,732.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,244.93x = 426,142.48 × 106,732.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,244.93x = 45,483,111,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,483,111,619.58/284,244.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,013.80

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