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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,210.52, 392,224.86 and 188,554.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,210.52, 392,224.86 and 188,554.20 is: 260,214.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,210.52 : 392,224.86 = 188,554.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,210.52/392,224.86 = 188,554.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,210.52x = 392,224.86 × 188,554.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,210.52x = 73,955,644,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,955,644,697.41/284,210.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,214.31

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