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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,045.73, 392,125.15 and 176,650.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,045.73, 392,125.15 and 176,650.36 is: 243,865.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,045.73 : 392,125.15 = 176,650.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,045.73/392,125.15 = 176,650.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,045.73x = 392,125.15 × 176,650.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,045.73x = 69,269,048,912.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,269,048,912.55/284,045.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,865.83

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