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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,561.36, 426,750.36 and 158,261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,561.36, 426,750.36 and 158,261.84 is: 237,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,561.36 : 426,750.36 = 158,261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,561.36/426,750.36 = 158,261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,561.36x = 426,750.36 × 158,261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,561.36x = 67,538,297,194.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,538,297,194.26/284,561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,341.77

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