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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,499.06, 426,812.14 and 107,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,499.06, 426,812.14 and 107,007.60 is: 160,535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,499.06 : 426,812.14 = 107,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,499.06/426,812.14 = 107,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,499.06x = 426,812.14 × 107,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,499.06x = 45,672,142,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,672,142,752.26/284,499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,535.30

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