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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,907.24, 427,383.34 and 95,368.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,907.24, 427,383.34 and 95,368.74 is: 143,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,907.24 : 427,383.34 = 95,368.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,907.24/427,383.34 = 95,368.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,907.24x = 427,383.34 × 95,368.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,907.24x = 40,759,010,632.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,759,010,632.79/284,907.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,060.63

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