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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,672.16, 427,015.75 and 124,665.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,672.16, 427,015.75 and 124,665.78 is: 187,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,672.16 : 427,015.75 = 124,665.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,672.16/427,015.75 = 124,665.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,672.16x = 427,015.75 × 124,665.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,672.16x = 53,234,251,546.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,234,251,546.04/284,672.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,001.96

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