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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,682.97, 427,068.74 and 95,084.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,682.97, 427,068.74 and 95,084.65 is: 142,641.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,682.97 : 427,068.74 = 95,084.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,682.97/427,068.74 = 95,084.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,682.97x = 427,068.74 × 95,084.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,682.97x = 40,607,681,668.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,607,681,668.84/284,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,641.77

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