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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,822.74, 427,444.38 and 135,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,822.74, 427,444.38 and 135,063.53 is: 202,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,822.74 : 427,444.38 = 135,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,822.74/427,444.38 = 135,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,822.74x = 427,444.38 × 135,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,822.74x = 57,732,145,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732,145,484.83/284,822.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,695.00

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