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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,812.30, 427,312.06 and 116,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,812.30, 427,312.06 and 116,474.25 is: 174,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,812.30 : 427,312.06 = 116,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,812.30/427,312.06 = 116,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,812.30x = 427,312.06 × 116,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,812.30x = 49,770,853,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,770,853,015.69/284,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,749.66

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