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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,296.28, 426,287.54 and 115,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,296.28, 426,287.54 and 115,773.40 is: 173,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,296.28 : 426,287.54 = 115,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,296.28/426,287.54 = 115,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,296.28x = 426,287.54 × 115,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,296.28x = 49,352,757,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352,757,883.44/284,296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,596.21

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