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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,481.18, 426,738.18 and 106,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,481.18, 426,738.18 and 106,989.72 is: 160,490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,481.18 : 426,738.18 = 106,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,481.18/426,738.18 = 106,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,481.18x = 426,738.18 × 106,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,481.18x = 45,656,598,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656,598,391.51/284,481.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,490.75

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