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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,258.86, 426,245.66 and 94,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,258.86, 426,245.66 and 94,652.44 is: 141,931.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,258.86 : 426,245.66 = 94,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,258.86/426,245.66 = 94,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,258.86x = 426,245.66 × 94,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,258.86x = 40,345,191,758.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,345,191,758.41/284,258.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,931.17

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