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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,255.87, 426,241.17 and 94,649.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,255.87, 426,241.17 and 94,649.45 is: 141,926.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,255.87 : 426,241.17 = 94,649.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,255.87/426,241.17 = 94,649.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,255.87x = 426,241.17 × 94,649.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,255.87x = 40,343,490,176.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,343,490,176.65/284,255.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,926.68

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