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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,116.40, 425,879.40 and 115,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,116.40, 425,879.40 and 115,564.40 is: 173,226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,116.40 : 425,879.40 = 115,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,116.40/425,879.40 = 115,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,116.40x = 425,879.40 × 115,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,116.40x = 49,216,497,333.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216,497,333.36/284,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,226.53

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