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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,889.98, 427,335.70 and 116,410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,889.98, 427,335.70 and 116,410.31 is: 174,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,889.98 : 427,335.70 = 116,410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,889.98/427,335.70 = 116,410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,889.98x = 427,335.70 × 116,410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,889.98x = 49,746,281,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,746,281,311.07/284,889.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,615.76

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