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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,332.36, 426,355.98 and 94,726.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,332.36, 426,355.98 and 94,726.12 is: 142,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,332.36 : 426,355.98 = 94,726.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,332.36/426,355.98 = 94,726.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,332.36x = 426,355.98 × 94,726.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,332.36x = 40,387,047,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,387,047,724.20/284,332.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,041.69

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