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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,523.22, 426,642.67 and 94,917.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,523.22, 426,642.67 and 94,917.61 is: 142,328.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,523.22 : 426,642.67 = 94,917.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,523.22/426,642.67 = 94,917.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,523.22x = 426,642.67 × 94,917.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,523.22x = 40,495,902,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,495,902,560.42/284,523.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,328.99

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