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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,359.40, 426,423.90 and 97,274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,359.40, 426,423.90 and 97,274.60 is: 145,872.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,359.40 : 426,423.90 = 97,274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,359.40/426,423.90 = 97,274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,359.40x = 426,423.90 × 97,274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,359.40x = 41,480,214,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,480,214,302.94/284,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,872.49

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