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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,297.45, 392,166.02 and 183,695.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,297.45, 392,166.02 and 183,695.45 is: 253,393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,297.45 : 392,166.02 = 183,695.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,297.45/392,166.02 = 183,695.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,297.45x = 392,166.02 × 183,695.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,297.45x = 72,039,112,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039,112,109.92/284,297.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,393.45

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