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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,913.93, 427,468.43 and 107,471.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,913.93, 427,468.43 and 107,471.69 is: 161,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,913.93 : 427,468.43 = 107,471.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,913.93/427,468.43 = 107,471.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,913.93x = 427,468.43 × 107,471.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,913.93x = 45,940,752,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,940,752,725.08/284,913.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,244.32

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