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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,678.70, 427,150.89 and 126,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,678.70, 427,150.89 and 126,890.70 is: 190,395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,678.70 : 427,150.89 = 126,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,678.70/427,150.89 = 126,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,678.70x = 427,150.89 × 126,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,678.70x = 54,201,475,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,475,437.72/284,678.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,395.26

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