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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,912.60, 427,211.04 and 116,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,912.60, 427,211.04 and 116,551.04 is: 174,761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,912.60 : 427,211.04 = 116,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,912.60/427,211.04 = 116,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,912.60x = 427,211.04 × 116,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,912.60x = 49,791,891,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,791,891,011.48/284,912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,761.98

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