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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,727.06, 427,134.33 and 95,152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,727.06, 427,134.33 and 95,152.41 is: 142,743.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,727.06 : 427,134.33 = 95,152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,727.06/427,134.33 = 95,152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,727.06x = 427,134.33 × 95,152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,727.06x = 40,642,860,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,642,860,893.24/284,727.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,743.23

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