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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,329.37, 426,351.42 and 94,723.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,329.37, 426,351.42 and 94,723.07 is: 142,037.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,329.37 : 426,351.42 = 94,723.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,329.37/426,351.42 = 94,723.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,329.37x = 426,351.42 × 94,723.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,329.37x = 40,385,313,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385,313,269.50/284,329.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,037.08

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