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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,904.01, 427,501.81 and 116,548.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,904.01, 427,501.81 and 116,548.75 is: 174,882.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,904.01 : 427,501.81 = 116,548.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,904.01/427,501.81 = 116,548.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,904.01x = 427,501.81 × 116,548.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,904.01x = 49,824,799,440.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,824,799,440.73/284,904.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,882.76

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