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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,316.30, 426,280.05 and 134,628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,316.30, 426,280.05 and 134,628.30 is: 201,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,316.30 : 426,280.05 = 134,628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,316.30/426,280.05 = 134,628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,316.30x = 426,280.05 × 134,628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,316.30x = 57,389,358,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,389,358,455.42/284,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,850.40

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