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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,317.30, 426,281.55 and 134,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,317.30, 426,281.55 and 134,629.30 is: 201,851.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,317.30 : 426,281.55 = 134,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,317.30/426,281.55 = 134,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,317.30x = 426,281.55 × 134,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,317.30x = 57,389,986,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,389,986,679.42/284,317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,851.90

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