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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,562.20, 425,921.70 and 201,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,562.20, 425,921.70 and 201,618.20 is: 301,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,562.20 : 425,921.70 = 201,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,562.20/425,921.70 = 201,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,562.20x = 425,921.70 × 201,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,562.20x = 85,873,566,494.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,873,566,494.94/284,562.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,774.33

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