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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,188.55, 427,620.84 and 116,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,188.55, 427,620.84 and 116,511.41 is: 174,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,188.55 : 427,620.84 = 116,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,188.55/427,620.84 = 116,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,188.55x = 427,620.84 × 116,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,188.55x = 49,822,704,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,822,704,875.68/285,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,700.93

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