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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,078.80, 427,618.20 and 118,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,078.80, 427,618.20 and 118,845.20 is: 178,267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,078.80 : 427,618.20 = 118,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,078.80/427,618.20 = 118,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,078.80x = 427,618.20 × 118,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,078.80x = 50,820,370,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820,370,502.64/285,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,267.80

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