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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,670.27, 427,012.97 and 124,663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,670.27, 427,012.97 and 124,663.55 is: 186,998.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,670.27 : 427,012.97 = 124,663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,670.27/427,012.97 = 124,663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,670.27x = 427,012.97 × 124,663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,670.27x = 53,232,949,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,232,949,977.86/284,670.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,998.63

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