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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,796, 427,044.56 and 116,222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,796, 427,044.56 and 116,222.04 is: 174,272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,796 : 427,044.56 = 116,222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,796/427,044.56 = 116,222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,796x = 427,044.56 × 116,222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,796x = 49,631,989,352.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,631,989,352.99/284,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,272.07

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