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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,555.39, 426,879.41 and 132,904.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,555.39, 426,879.41 and 132,904.13 is: 199,377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,555.39 : 426,879.41 = 132,904.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,555.39/426,879.41 = 132,904.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,555.39x = 426,879.41 × 132,904.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,555.39x = 56,734,034,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,734,034,798.83/284,555.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,377.82

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