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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,823.24, 427,445.14 and 135,064.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,823.24, 427,445.14 and 135,064.03 is: 202,695.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,823.24 : 427,445.14 = 135,064.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,823.24/427,445.14 = 135,064.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,823.24x = 427,445.14 × 135,064.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,823.24x = 57,732,460,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,732,460,399.77/284,823.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,695.75

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