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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,849.62, 427,273.89 and 107,396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,849.62, 427,273.89 and 107,396.44 is: 161,094.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,849.62 : 427,273.89 = 107,396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,849.62/427,273.89 = 107,396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,849.62x = 427,273.89 × 107,396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,849.62x = 45,887,694,690.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,887,694,690.95/284,849.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,094.46

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