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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,044.79, 392,123.85 and 176,649.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,044.79, 392,123.85 and 176,649.42 is: 243,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,044.79 : 392,123.85 = 176,649.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,044.79/392,123.85 = 176,649.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,044.79x = 392,123.85 × 176,649.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,044.79x = 69,268,452,472.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,268,452,472.35/284,044.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,864.54

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