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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,909.08, 427,573.60 and 135,149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,909.08, 427,573.60 and 135,149.80 is: 202,824.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,909.08 : 427,573.60 = 135,149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,909.08/427,573.60 = 135,149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,909.08x = 427,573.60 × 135,149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,909.08x = 57,786,486,525.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786,486,525.28/284,909.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,824.31

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