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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,631.98, 426,525.75 and 115,946.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,631.98, 426,525.75 and 115,946.24 is: 173,747.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,631.98 : 426,525.75 = 115,946.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,631.98/426,525.75 = 115,946.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,631.98x = 426,525.75 × 115,946.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,631.98x = 49,454,054,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454,054,843.05/284,631.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,747.36

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