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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,251.68, 426,474.72 and 126,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,251.68, 426,474.72 and 126,590.04 is: 189,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,251.68 : 426,474.72 = 126,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,251.68/426,474.72 = 126,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,251.68x = 426,474.72 × 126,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,251.68x = 53,987,451,863.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987,451,863.79/284,251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,928.35

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