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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,551.38, 427,037.33 and 134,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,551.38, 427,037.33 and 134,792.28 is: 202,288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,551.38 : 427,037.33 = 134,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,551.38/427,037.33 = 134,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,551.38x = 427,037.33 × 134,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,551.38x = 57,561,335,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,561,335,355.81/284,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,288.02

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