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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,911.66, 427,465.77 and 107,469.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,911.66, 427,465.77 and 107,469.46 is: 161,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,911.66 : 427,465.77 = 107,469.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,911.66/427,465.77 = 107,469.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,911.66x = 427,465.77 × 107,469.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,911.66x = 45,939,515,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939,515,470.38/284,911.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,241.26

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