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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,913.33, 427,157.78 and 95,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,913.33, 427,157.78 and 95,261.42 is: 142,821.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,913.33 : 427,157.78 = 95,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,913.33/427,157.78 = 95,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,913.33x = 427,157.78 × 95,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,913.33x = 40,691,654,074.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,654,074.75/284,913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,821.17

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