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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,777.56, 427,156.62 and 135,089.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,777.56, 427,156.62 and 135,089.56 is: 202,629.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,777.56 : 427,156.62 = 135,089.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,777.56/427,156.62 = 135,089.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,777.56x = 427,156.62 × 135,089.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,777.56x = 57,704,399,846.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,704,399,846.89/284,777.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,629.73

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