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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,269.86, 426,034.91 and 115,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,269.86, 426,034.91 and 115,593.50 is: 173,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,269.86 : 426,034.91 = 115,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,269.86/426,034.91 = 115,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,269.86x = 426,034.91 × 115,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,269.86x = 49,246,863,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,246,863,660.94/284,269.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,239.84

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