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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,874.27, 426,588.26 and 170,950.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,874.27, 426,588.26 and 170,950.45 is: 255,991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,874.27 : 426,588.26 = 170,950.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,874.27/426,588.26 = 170,950.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,874.27x = 426,588.26 × 170,950.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,874.27x = 72,925,455,011.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,925,455,011.72/284,874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,991.72

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