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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,152.24, 392,114.76 and 176,719.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,152.24, 392,114.76 and 176,719.24 is: 243,863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,152.24 : 392,114.76 = 176,719.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,152.24/392,114.76 = 176,719.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,152.24x = 392,114.76 × 176,719.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,152.24x = 69,294,222,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,294,222,379.98/284,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,863.02

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