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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,459.34, 426,546.15 and 94,852.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,459.34, 426,546.15 and 94,852.59 is: 142,231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,459.34 : 426,546.15 = 94,852.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,459.34/426,546.15 = 94,852.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,459.34x = 426,546.15 × 94,852.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,459.34x = 40,459,007,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459,007,082.03/284,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,231.25

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