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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,449.52, 426,423.83 and 116,111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,449.52, 426,423.83 and 116,111.37 is: 174,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,449.52 : 426,423.83 = 116,111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,449.52/426,423.83 = 116,111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,449.52x = 426,423.83 × 116,111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,449.52x = 49,512,656,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,512,656,120.48/284,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,064.82

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