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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,312.28, 426,616.02 and 115,956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,312.28, 426,616.02 and 115,956.12 is: 173,994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,312.28 : 426,616.02 = 115,956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,312.28/426,616.02 = 115,956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,312.28x = 426,616.02 × 115,956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,312.28x = 49,468,738,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,468,738,409.04/284,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,994.38

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