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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,904.51, 427,502.56 and 116,549.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,904.51, 427,502.56 and 116,549.25 is: 174,883.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,904.51 : 427,502.56 = 116,549.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,904.51/427,502.56 = 116,549.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,904.51x = 427,502.56 × 116,549.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,904.51x = 49,825,102,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,825,102,741.08/284,904.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,883.52

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