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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,255.28, 426,240.12 and 94,648.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,255.28, 426,240.12 and 94,648.62 is: 141,925.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,255.28 : 426,240.12 = 94,648.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,255.28/426,240.12 = 94,648.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,255.28x = 426,240.12 × 94,648.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,255.28x = 40,343,039,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,039,146.63/284,255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,925.38

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