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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,140.44, 425,871.27 and 132,132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,140.44, 425,871.27 and 132,132.06 is: 198,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,140.44 : 425,871.27 = 132,132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,140.44/425,871.27 = 132,132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,140.44x = 425,871.27 × 132,132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,140.44x = 56,271,248,199.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,271,248,199.92/284,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,040.27

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