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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,741.67, 427,230.39 and 124,734.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,741.67, 427,230.39 and 124,734.94 is: 187,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,741.67 : 427,230.39 = 124,734.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,741.67/427,230.39 = 124,734.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,741.67x = 427,230.39 × 124,734.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,741.67x = 53,290,557,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290,557,062.83/284,741.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,154.05

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