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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,046.55, 392,126.27 and 176,651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,046.55, 392,126.27 and 176,651.18 is: 243,866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,046.55 : 392,126.27 = 176,651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,046.55/392,126.27 = 176,651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,046.55x = 392,126.27 × 176,651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,046.55x = 69,269,567,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,269,567,421.24/284,046.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,866.96

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