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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,075.90, 391,859.46 and 182,065.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,075.90, 391,859.46 and 182,065.10 is: 251,143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,075.90 : 391,859.46 = 182,065.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,075.90/391,859.46 = 182,065.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,075.90x = 391,859.46 × 182,065.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,075.90x = 71,343,931,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,343,931,770.85/284,075.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,143.91

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