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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,899.68, 427,191.72 and 116,538.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,899.68, 427,191.72 and 116,538.23 is: 174,742.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,899.68 : 427,191.72 = 116,538.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,899.68/427,191.72 = 116,538.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,899.68x = 427,191.72 × 116,538.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,899.68x = 49,784,164,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,784,164,783.50/284,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,742.79

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