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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,253.60, 425,818.80 and 184,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,253.60, 425,818.80 and 184,483.20 is: 276,360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,253.60 : 425,818.80 = 184,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,253.60/425,818.80 = 184,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,253.60x = 425,818.80 × 184,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,253.60x = 78,556,414,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,556,414,844.16/284,253.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,360.32

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