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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,046.03, 391,628.96 and 181,903.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,046.03, 391,628.96 and 181,903.56 is: 250,799.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,046.03 : 391,628.96 = 181,903.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,046.03/391,628.96 = 181,903.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,046.03x = 391,628.96 × 181,903.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,046.03x = 71,238,702,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,238,702,746.70/284,046.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,799.85

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