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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,585.82, 426,778.05 and 124,739.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,585.82, 426,778.05 and 124,739.34 is: 187,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,585.82 : 426,778.05 = 124,739.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,585.82/426,778.05 = 124,739.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,585.82x = 426,778.05 × 124,739.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,585.82x = 53,236,012,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,236,012,283.49/284,585.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,064.88

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