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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,872.27, 426,585.26 and 170,948.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,872.27, 426,585.26 and 170,948.45 is: 255,988.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,872.27 : 426,585.26 = 170,948.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,872.27/426,585.26 = 170,948.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,872.27x = 426,585.26 × 170,948.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,872.27x = 72,924,088,989.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,924,088,989.85/284,872.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,988.72

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