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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,951.53, 427,269.30 and 116,589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,951.53, 427,269.30 and 116,589.97 is: 174,820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,951.53 : 427,269.30 = 116,589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,951.53/427,269.30 = 116,589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,951.53x = 427,269.30 × 116,589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,951.53x = 49,815,314,868.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,815,314,868.92/284,951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,820.31

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