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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,810.84, 426,880.92 and 116,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,810.84, 426,880.92 and 116,225.96 is: 174,202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,810.84 : 426,880.92 = 116,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,810.84/426,880.92 = 116,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,810.84x = 426,880.92 × 116,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,810.84x = 49,614,644,732.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,614,644,732.68/284,810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,202.09

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