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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,256.18, 426,227.58 and 115,733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,256.18, 426,227.58 and 115,733.34 is: 173,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,256.18 : 426,227.58 = 115,733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,256.18/426,227.58 = 115,733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,256.18x = 426,227.58 × 115,733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,256.18x = 49,328,741,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,328,741,433.52/284,256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,536.21

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