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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,619.20, 426,865.91 and 82,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,619.20, 426,865.91 and 82,171.32 is: 123,238.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,619.20 : 426,865.91 = 82,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,619.20/426,865.91 = 82,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,619.20x = 426,865.91 × 82,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,619.20x = 35,076,135,677.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,076,135,677.22/284,619.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,238.82

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