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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,049.73, 392,130.68 and 176,654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,049.73, 392,130.68 and 176,654.37 is: 243,871.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,049.73 : 392,130.68 = 176,654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,049.73/392,130.68 = 176,654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,049.73x = 392,130.68 × 176,654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,049.73x = 69,271,598,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,271,598,233.07/284,049.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,871.38

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