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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,881.43, 427,164.38 and 116,519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,881.43, 427,164.38 and 116,519.98 is: 174,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,881.43 : 427,164.38 = 116,519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,881.43/427,164.38 = 116,519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,881.43x = 427,164.38 × 116,519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,881.43x = 49,773,187,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773,187,209.38/284,881.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,715.45

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