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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,072.68, 426,167.34 and 84,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,072.68, 426,167.34 and 84,375.28 is: 126,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,072.68 : 426,167.34 = 84,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,072.68/426,167.34 = 84,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,072.68x = 426,167.34 × 84,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,072.68x = 35,957,988,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,957,988,639.36/284,072.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,580.24

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