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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,269.64, 426,313.74 and 115,789.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,269.64, 426,313.74 and 115,789.64 is: 173,647.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,269.64 : 426,313.74 = 115,789.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,269.64/426,313.74 = 115,789.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,269.64x = 426,313.74 × 115,789.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,269.64x = 49,362,714,481.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,362,714,481.65/284,269.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,647.51

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