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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,371.02, 426,636.25 and 124,460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,371.02, 426,636.25 and 124,460.89 is: 186,726.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,371.02 : 426,636.25 = 124,460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,371.02/426,636.25 = 124,460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,371.02x = 426,636.25 × 124,460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,371.02x = 53,099,526,003.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,099,526,003.52/284,371.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,726.22

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