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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,482.96, 426,671.64 and 104,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,482.96, 426,671.64 and 104,529.04 is: 156,774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,482.96 : 426,671.64 = 104,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,482.96/426,671.64 = 104,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,482.96x = 426,671.64 × 104,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,482.96x = 44,599,576,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,599,576,924.43/284,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,774.16

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