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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,347.20, 426,529.44 and 97,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,347.20, 426,529.44 and 97,356 is: 146,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,347.20 : 426,529.44 = 97,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,347.20/426,529.44 = 97,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,347.20x = 426,529.44 × 97,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,347.20x = 41,525,200,160.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525,200,160.64/284,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,036.96

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