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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,991.35, 427,348.98 and 116,444.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,991.35, 427,348.98 and 116,444.75 is: 174,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,991.35 : 427,348.98 = 116,444.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,991.35/427,348.98 = 116,444.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,991.35x = 427,348.98 × 116,444.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,991.35x = 49,762,543,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,762,543,002.11/284,991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,610.72

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