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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,488.88, 426,639.51 and 94,897.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,488.88, 426,639.51 and 94,897.00 is: 142,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,488.88 : 426,639.51 = 94,897.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,488.88/426,639.51 = 94,897.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,488.88x = 426,639.51 × 94,897.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,488.88x = 40,486,810,469.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,486,810,469.63/284,488.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,314.21

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