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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,466.76, 426,762.48 and 106,973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,466.76, 426,762.48 and 106,973.71 is: 160,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,466.76 : 426,762.48 = 106,973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,466.76/426,762.48 = 106,973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,466.76x = 426,762.48 × 106,973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,466.76x = 45,652,365,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,652,365,774.40/284,466.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,484.01

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