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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,573.81, 426,877.41 and 107,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,573.81, 426,877.41 and 107,082.35 is: 160,629.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,573.81 : 426,877.41 = 107,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,573.81/426,877.41 = 107,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,573.81x = 426,877.41 × 107,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,573.81x = 45,711,037,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,711,037,693.47/284,573.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,629.82

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