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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,629.68, 426,058.74 and 179,227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,629.68, 426,058.74 and 179,227.26 is: 268,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,629.68 : 426,058.74 = 179,227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,629.68/426,058.74 = 179,227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,629.68x = 426,058.74 × 179,227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,629.68x = 76,361,340,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,361,340,569.25/284,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,283.13

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