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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,484.96, 426,628.62 and 158,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,484.96, 426,628.62 and 158,317.74 is: 237,421.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,484.96 : 426,628.62 = 158,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,484.96/426,628.62 = 158,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,484.96x = 426,628.62 × 158,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,484.96x = 67,542,878,937.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,542,878,937.72/284,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,421.62

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