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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,456.73, 426,542.24 and 94,849.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,456.73, 426,542.24 and 94,849.98 is: 142,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,456.73 : 426,542.24 = 94,849.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,456.73/426,542.24 = 94,849.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,456.73x = 426,542.24 × 94,849.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,456.73x = 40,457,522,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,457,522,933.16/284,456.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,227.34

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