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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,264.10, 425,834.55 and 184,493.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,264.10, 425,834.55 and 184,493.70 is: 276,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,264.10 : 425,834.55 = 184,493.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,264.10/425,834.55 = 184,493.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,264.10x = 425,834.55 × 184,493.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,264.10x = 78,563,791,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,563,791,717.34/284,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,376.06

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