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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,480.35, 426,930.49 and 134,720.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,480.35, 426,930.49 and 134,720.35 is: 202,179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,480.35 : 426,930.49 = 134,720.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,480.35/426,930.49 = 134,720.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,480.35x = 426,930.49 × 134,720.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,480.35x = 57,516,222,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,516,222,903.82/284,480.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,179.95

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