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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,676.40, 427,014.60 and 179,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,676.40, 427,014.60 and 179,959.60 is: 269,939.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,676.40 : 427,014.60 = 179,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,676.40/427,014.60 = 179,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,676.40x = 427,014.60 × 179,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,676.40x = 76,845,376,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,845,376,610.16/284,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,939.40

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