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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,832.60, 427,287.30 and 97,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,832.60, 427,287.30 and 97,901.40 is: 146,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,832.60 : 427,287.30 = 97,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,832.60/427,287.30 = 97,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,832.60x = 427,287.30 × 97,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,832.60x = 41,832,024,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,832,024,872.22/284,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,865.30

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