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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,179.04, 392,142.24 and 182,024.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,179.04, 392,142.24 and 182,024.28 is: 251,177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,179.04 : 392,142.24 = 182,024.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,179.04/392,142.24 = 182,024.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,179.04x = 392,142.24 × 182,024.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,179.04x = 71,379,408,893.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,379,408,893.59/284,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,177.60

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