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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,901.18, 427,193.97 and 116,539.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,901.18, 427,193.97 and 116,539.73 is: 174,745.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,901.18 : 427,193.97 = 116,539.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,901.18/427,193.97 = 116,539.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,901.18x = 427,193.97 × 116,539.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,901.18x = 49,785,067,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,785,067,785.46/284,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,745.04

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