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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,010.52, 391,864.62 and 173,601.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,010.52, 391,864.62 and 173,601.28 is: 239,527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,010.52 : 391,864.62 = 173,601.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,010.52/391,864.62 = 173,601.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,010.52x = 391,864.62 × 173,601.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,010.52x = 68,028,199,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,028,199,618.71/284,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,527.04

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