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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,190.60, 426,285.90 and 199,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,190.60, 426,285.90 and 199,403.40 is: 299,105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,190.60 : 426,285.90 = 199,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,190.60/426,285.90 = 199,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,190.60x = 426,285.90 × 199,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,190.60x = 85,002,857,832.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,002,857,832.06/284,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,105.10

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