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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,663.65, 427,003 and 124,657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,663.65, 427,003 and 124,657.27 is: 186,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,663.65 : 427,003 = 124,657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,663.65/427,003 = 124,657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,663.65x = 427,003 × 124,657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,663.65x = 53,229,028,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,229,028,261.81/284,663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,989.20

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