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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,076.46, 392,167.44 and 176,681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,076.46, 392,167.44 and 176,681.11 is: 243,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,076.46 : 392,167.44 = 176,681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,076.46/392,167.44 = 176,681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,076.46x = 392,167.44 × 176,681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,076.46x = 69,288,578,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,288,578,605.06/284,076.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,908.20

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