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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,455.23, 426,539.99 and 94,848.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,455.23, 426,539.99 and 94,848.48 is: 142,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,455.23 : 426,539.99 = 94,848.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,455.23/426,539.99 = 94,848.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,455.23x = 426,539.99 × 94,848.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,455.23x = 40,456,667,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456,667,815.14/284,455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,225.08

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