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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,230.08, 392,194.44 and 188,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,230.08, 392,194.44 and 188,876.88 is: 260,621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,230.08 : 392,194.44 = 188,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,230.08/392,194.44 = 188,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,230.08x = 392,194.44 × 188,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,230.08x = 74,076,462,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,076,462,180.55/284,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,621.47

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