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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,314.16, 426,353.34 and 115,720.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,314.16, 426,353.34 and 115,720.06 is: 173,532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,314.16 : 426,353.34 = 115,720.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,314.16/426,353.34 = 115,720.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,314.16x = 426,353.34 × 115,720.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,314.16x = 49,337,634,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,337,634,086.00/284,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,532.10

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