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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,209.52, 392,223.48 and 188,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,209.52, 392,223.48 and 188,553.20 is: 260,212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,209.52 : 392,223.48 = 188,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,209.52/392,223.48 = 188,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,209.52x = 392,223.48 × 188,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,209.52x = 73,954,992,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,954,992,269.14/284,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,212.93

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