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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,312.16, 426,350.35 and 115,718.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,312.16, 426,350.35 and 115,718.06 is: 173,529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,312.16 : 426,350.35 = 115,718.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,312.16/426,350.35 = 115,718.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,312.16x = 426,350.35 × 115,718.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,312.16x = 49,336,435,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,336,435,382.32/284,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,529.11

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