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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,323.34, 426,601.01 and 183,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,323.34, 426,601.01 and 183,174.24 is: 274,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,323.34 : 426,601.01 = 183,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,323.34/426,601.01 = 183,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,323.34x = 426,601.01 × 183,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,323.34x = 78,142,314,874.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,142,314,874.11/284,323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,836.09

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