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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,247.23, 426,246.03 and 106,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,247.23, 426,246.03 and 106,629.68 is: 159,897.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,247.23 : 426,246.03 = 106,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,247.23/426,246.03 = 106,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,247.23x = 426,246.03 × 106,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,247.23x = 45,450,478,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,450,478,845.79/284,247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,897.70

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