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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,168.56, 426,252.72 and 84,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,168.56, 426,252.72 and 84,488.08 is: 126,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,168.56 : 426,252.72 = 84,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,168.56/426,252.72 = 84,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,168.56x = 426,252.72 × 84,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,168.56x = 36,013,273,907.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,013,273,907.58/284,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,732.08

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