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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,628.93, 426,057.66 and 179,226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,628.93, 426,057.66 and 179,226.47 is: 268,281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,628.93 : 426,057.66 = 179,226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,628.93/426,057.66 = 179,226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,628.93x = 426,057.66 × 179,226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,628.93x = 76,360,808,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,360,808,287.97/284,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,281.96

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