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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,455.98, 426,541.12 and 94,849.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,455.98, 426,541.12 and 94,849.23 is: 142,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,455.98 : 426,541.12 = 94,849.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,455.98/426,541.12 = 94,849.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,455.98x = 426,541.12 × 94,849.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,455.98x = 40,457,096,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,096,795.34/284,455.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,226.21

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