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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,329.44, 426,498.77 and 94,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,329.44, 426,498.77 and 94,787.24 is: 142,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,329.44 : 426,498.77 = 94,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,329.44/426,498.77 = 94,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,329.44x = 426,498.77 × 94,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,329.44x = 40,426,638,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426,638,665.26/284,329.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,182.39

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