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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,059.19, 392,001.46 and 182,084.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,059.19, 392,001.46 and 182,084.58 is: 251,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,059.19 : 392,001.46 = 182,084.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,059.19/392,001.46 = 182,084.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,059.19x = 392,001.46 × 182,084.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,059.19x = 71,377,421,772.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,377,421,772.50/284,059.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,276.58

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