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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,825.76, 427,332.16 and 116,487.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,825.76, 427,332.16 and 116,487.66 is: 174,769.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,825.76 : 427,332.16 = 116,487.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,825.76/427,332.16 = 116,487.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,825.76x = 427,332.16 × 116,487.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,825.76x = 49,778,923,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,778,923,361.15/284,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,769.74

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