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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,012.20, 426,018.30 and 84,363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,012.20, 426,018.30 and 84,363.40 is: 126,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,012.20 : 426,018.30 = 84,363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,012.20/426,018.30 = 84,363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,012.20x = 426,018.30 × 84,363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,012.20x = 35,940,352,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,940,352,250.22/284,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,545.10

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