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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,372.02, 426,637.75 and 124,461.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,372.02, 426,637.75 and 124,461.89 is: 186,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,372.02 : 426,637.75 = 124,461.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,372.02/426,637.75 = 124,461.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,372.02x = 426,637.75 × 124,461.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,372.02x = 53,100,140,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,100,140,710.35/284,372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,727.73

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