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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,046.73, 392,126.53 and 176,651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,046.73, 392,126.53 and 176,651.36 is: 243,867.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,046.73 : 392,126.53 = 176,651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,046.73/392,126.53 = 176,651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,046.73x = 392,126.53 × 176,651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,046.73x = 69,269,684,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,269,684,816.58/284,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,867.21

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