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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,363.82, 426,206.43 and 132,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,363.82, 426,206.43 and 132,356.34 is: 198,376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,363.82 : 426,206.43 = 132,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,363.82/426,206.43 = 132,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,363.82x = 426,206.43 × 132,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,363.82x = 56,411,123,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,411,123,159.27/284,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,376.58

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