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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,053.68, 392,136.11 and 176,658.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,053.68, 392,136.11 and 176,658.31 is: 243,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,053.68 : 392,136.11 = 176,658.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,053.68/392,136.11 = 176,658.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,053.68x = 392,136.11 × 176,658.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,053.68x = 69,274,102,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,274,102,482.57/284,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,876.80

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