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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,358.48, 426,238.02 and 94,768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,358.48, 426,238.02 and 94,768.26 is: 142,052.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,358.48 : 426,238.02 = 94,768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,358.48/426,238.02 = 94,768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,358.48x = 426,238.02 × 94,768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,358.48x = 40,393,835,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,393,835,501.25/284,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,052.51

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