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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,849.87, 427,332.42 and 127,078.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,849.87, 427,332.42 and 127,078.34 is: 190,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,849.87 : 427,332.42 = 127,078.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,849.87/427,332.42 = 127,078.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,849.87x = 427,332.42 × 127,078.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,849.87x = 54,304,692,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304,692,425.12/284,849.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,643.21

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