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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,149.24, 392,110.62 and 176,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,149.24, 392,110.62 and 176,716.24 is: 243,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,149.24 : 392,110.62 = 176,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,149.24/392,110.62 = 176,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,149.24x = 392,110.62 × 176,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,149.24x = 69,292,314,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,292,314,430.47/284,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,858.88

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