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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,966.74, 427,493.85 and 97,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,966.74, 427,493.85 and 97,934.50 is: 146,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,966.74 : 427,493.85 = 97,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,966.74/427,493.85 = 97,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,966.74x = 427,493.85 × 97,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,966.74x = 41,866,396,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,866,396,452.83/284,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,916.78

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