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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,534.78, 426,861.09 and 116,055.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,534.78, 426,861.09 and 116,055.59 is: 174,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,534.78 : 426,861.09 = 116,055.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,534.78/426,861.09 = 116,055.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,534.78x = 426,861.09 × 116,055.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,534.78x = 49,539,613,513.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539,613,513.69/284,534.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,107.41

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