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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,818.88, 426,892.88 and 116,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,818.88, 426,892.88 and 116,234 is: 174,214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,818.88 : 426,892.88 = 116,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,818.88/426,892.88 = 116,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,818.88x = 426,892.88 × 116,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,818.88x = 49,619,467,013.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,619,467,013.92/284,818.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,214.11

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