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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,611.03, 425,926.22 and 176,489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,611.03, 425,926.22 and 176,489.87 is: 264,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,611.03 : 425,926.22 = 176,489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,611.03/425,926.22 = 176,489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,611.03x = 425,926.22 × 176,489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,611.03x = 75,171,660,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,171,660,185.31/284,611.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,120.69

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