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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,535.22, 427,013.33 and 134,776.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,535.22, 427,013.33 and 134,776.29 is: 202,264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,535.22 : 427,013.33 = 134,776.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,535.22/427,013.33 = 134,776.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,535.22x = 427,013.33 × 134,776.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,535.22x = 57,551,271,724.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,551,271,724.06/284,535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,264.14

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