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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,153.24, 392,116.14 and 176,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,153.24, 392,116.14 and 176,720.24 is: 243,864.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,153.24 : 392,116.14 = 176,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,153.24/392,116.14 = 176,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,153.24x = 392,116.14 × 176,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,153.24x = 69,294,858,368.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,294,858,368.67/284,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,864.40

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