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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,887.48, 427,206.66 and 135,170.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,887.48, 427,206.66 and 135,170.56 is: 202,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,887.48 : 427,206.66 = 135,170.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,887.48/427,206.66 = 135,170.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,887.48x = 427,206.66 × 135,170.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,887.48x = 57,745,763,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,745,763,467.93/284,887.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,696.74

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