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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,248.67, 425,906.44 and 97,158.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,248.67, 425,906.44 and 97,158.11 is: 145,577.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,248.67 : 425,906.44 = 97,158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,248.67/425,906.44 = 97,158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,248.67x = 425,906.44 × 97,158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,248.67x = 41,380,262,374.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,262,374.80/284,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,577.68

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