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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,806.09, 427,121.64 and 135,002.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,806.09, 427,121.64 and 135,002.05 is: 202,461.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,806.09 : 427,121.64 = 135,002.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,806.09/427,121.64 = 135,002.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,806.09x = 427,121.64 × 135,002.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,806.09x = 57,662,296,999.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,662,296,999.36/284,806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,461.60

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