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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,190.96, 392,325.48 and 176,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,190.96, 392,325.48 and 176,795.88 is: 244,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,190.96 : 392,325.48 = 176,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,190.96/392,325.48 = 176,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,190.96x = 392,325.48 × 176,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,190.96x = 69,361,528,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,361,528,483.02/284,190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,066.63

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