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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,475.65, 426,923.47 and 134,715.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,475.65, 426,923.47 and 134,715.70 is: 202,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,475.65 : 426,923.47 = 134,715.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,475.65/426,923.47 = 134,715.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,475.65x = 426,923.47 × 134,715.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,475.65x = 57,513,294,304.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,513,294,304.34/284,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,172.99

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