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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,625.18, 426,052.04 and 179,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,625.18, 426,052.04 and 179,222.72 is: 268,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,625.18 : 426,052.04 = 179,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,625.18/426,052.04 = 179,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,625.18x = 426,052.04 × 179,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,625.18x = 76,358,202,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,358,202,443.98/284,625.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,276.34

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