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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,298.85, 426,305.66 and 94,692.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,298.85, 426,305.66 and 94,692.57 is: 141,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,298.85 : 426,305.66 = 94,692.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,298.85/426,305.66 = 94,692.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,298.85x = 426,305.66 × 94,692.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,298.85x = 40,367,976,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,367,976,478.84/284,298.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,991.35

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