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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,386.14, 426,620.52 and 115,916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,386.14, 426,620.52 and 115,916.67 is: 173,891.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,386.14 : 426,620.52 = 115,916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,386.14/426,620.52 = 115,916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,386.14x = 426,620.52 × 115,916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,386.14x = 49,452,430,032.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,452,430,032.07/284,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,891.84

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