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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,854.20, 427,281.30 and 184,470.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,854.20, 427,281.30 and 184,470.90 is: 276,706.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,854.20 : 427,281.30 = 184,470.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,854.20/427,281.30 = 184,470.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,854.20x = 427,281.30 × 184,470.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,854.20x = 78,820,965,964.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,820,965,964.17/284,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,706.35

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