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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,605.86, 426,908.78 and 107,152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,605.86, 426,908.78 and 107,152.68 is: 160,729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,605.86 : 426,908.78 = 107,152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,605.86/426,908.78 = 107,152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,605.86x = 426,908.78 × 107,152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,605.86x = 45,744,419,892.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,744,419,892.53/284,605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,729.02

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