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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,883.33, 427,167.25 and 116,521.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,883.33, 427,167.25 and 116,521.89 is: 174,718.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,883.33 : 427,167.25 = 116,521.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,883.33/427,167.25 = 116,521.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,883.33x = 427,167.25 × 116,521.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,883.33x = 49,774,335,316.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,774,335,316.10/284,883.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,718.31

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