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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,072.21, 391,879.20 and 185,897.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,072.21, 391,879.20 and 185,897.33 is: 256,446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,072.21 : 391,879.20 = 185,897.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,072.21/391,879.20 = 185,897.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,072.21x = 391,879.20 × 185,897.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,072.21x = 72,849,295,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,849,295,003.14/284,072.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,446.40

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