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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,789.84, 426,849.42 and 116,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,789.84, 426,849.42 and 116,204.96 is: 174,170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,789.84 : 426,849.42 = 116,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,789.84/426,849.42 = 116,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,789.84x = 426,849.42 × 116,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,789.84x = 49,602,019,777.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,602,019,777.12/284,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,170.61

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