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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,298.35, 426,445.43 and 115,779.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,298.35, 426,445.43 and 115,779.06 is: 173,667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,298.35 : 426,445.43 = 115,779.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,298.35/426,445.43 = 115,779.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,298.35x = 426,445.43 × 115,779.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,298.35x = 49,373,450,447.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,373,450,447.80/284,298.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,667.74

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