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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,250.60, 425,814.30 and 184,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,250.60, 425,814.30 and 184,480.20 is: 276,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,250.60 : 425,814.30 = 184,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,250.60/425,814.30 = 184,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,250.60x = 425,814.30 × 184,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,250.60x = 78,554,307,226.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,554,307,226.86/284,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,355.82

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