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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,862.77, 427,504.09 and 135,103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,862.77, 427,504.09 and 135,103.49 is: 202,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,862.77 : 427,504.09 = 135,103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,862.77/427,504.09 = 135,103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,862.77x = 427,504.09 × 135,103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,862.77x = 57,757,294,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757,294,548.27/284,862.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,754.80

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