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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,951.52, 427,284.72 and 95,346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,951.52, 427,284.72 and 95,346.72 is: 142,972.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,951.52 : 427,284.72 = 95,346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,951.52/427,284.72 = 95,346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,951.52x = 427,284.72 × 95,346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,951.52x = 40,740,196,558.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,740,196,558.12/284,951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,972.38

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