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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,820.74, 427,441.37 and 135,061.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,820.74, 427,441.37 and 135,061.53 is: 202,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,820.74 : 427,441.37 = 135,061.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,820.74/427,441.37 = 135,061.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,820.74x = 427,441.37 × 135,061.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,820.74x = 57,730,885,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,730,885,755.15/284,820.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,692.00

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