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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,385.18, 426,327.86 and 116,047.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,385.18, 426,327.86 and 116,047.23 is: 173,968.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,385.18 : 426,327.86 = 116,047.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,385.18/426,327.86 = 116,047.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,385.18x = 426,327.86 × 116,047.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,385.18x = 49,474,167,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,474,167,661.54/284,385.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,968.87

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