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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,374.30, 426,233.34 and 106,768.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,374.30, 426,233.34 and 106,768.03 is: 160,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,374.30 : 426,233.34 = 106,768.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,374.30/426,233.34 = 106,768.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,374.30x = 426,233.34 × 106,768.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,374.30x = 45,508,094,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,508,094,032.12/284,374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,028.86

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