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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,163.27, 392,145.31 and 193,677.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,163.27, 392,145.31 and 193,677.31 is: 267,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,163.27 : 392,145.31 = 193,677.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,163.27/392,145.31 = 193,677.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,163.27x = 392,145.31 × 193,677.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,163.27x = 75,949,649,502.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,949,649,502.19/284,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,274.69

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