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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,672.46, 427,466.12 and 188,757.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,672.46, 427,466.12 and 188,757.81 is: 283,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,672.46 : 427,466.12 = 188,757.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,672.46/427,466.12 = 188,757.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,672.46x = 427,466.12 × 188,757.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,672.46x = 80,687,568,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,687,568,660.40/284,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,440.02

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