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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,390.14, 426,664.18 and 124,437.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,390.14, 426,664.18 and 124,437.41 is: 186,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,390.14 : 426,664.18 = 124,437.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,390.14/426,664.18 = 124,437.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,390.14x = 426,664.18 × 124,437.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,390.14x = 53,092,987,871.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,092,987,871.16/284,390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,690.68

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