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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,932.10, 427,398.95 and 116,452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,932.10, 427,398.95 and 116,452.45 is: 174,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,932.10 : 427,398.95 = 116,452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,932.10/427,398.95 = 116,452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,932.10x = 427,398.95 × 116,452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,932.10x = 49,771,653,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,771,653,204.17/284,932.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,679.00

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