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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,062.28, 391,840.61 and 182,051.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,062.28, 391,840.61 and 182,051.55 is: 251,125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,062.28 : 391,840.61 = 182,051.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,062.28/391,840.61 = 182,051.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,062.28x = 391,840.61 × 182,051.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,062.28x = 71,335,189,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,335,189,493.19/284,062.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,125.18

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