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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,058.57, 392,198.99 and 176,676.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,058.57, 392,198.99 and 176,676.87 is: 243,937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,058.57 : 392,198.99 = 176,676.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,058.57/392,198.99 = 176,676.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,058.57x = 392,198.99 × 176,676.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,058.57x = 69,292,489,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,292,489,086.98/284,058.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,937.33

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