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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,298.92, 392,168.04 and 183,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,298.92, 392,168.04 and 183,696.92 is: 253,395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,298.92 : 392,168.04 = 183,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,298.92/392,168.04 = 183,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,298.92x = 392,168.04 × 183,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,298.92x = 72,040,061,070.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,040,061,070.44/284,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,395.48

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