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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,610.60, 426,570.30 and 126,671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,610.60, 426,570.30 and 126,671.40 is: 189,853.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,610.60 : 426,570.30 = 126,671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,610.60/426,570.30 = 126,671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,610.60x = 426,570.30 × 126,671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,610.60x = 54,034,257,099.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,257,099.42/284,610.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,853.28

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