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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,312.43, 392,519.12 and 189,017.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,312.43, 392,519.12 and 189,017.55 is: 260,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,312.43 : 392,519.12 = 189,017.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,312.43/392,519.12 = 189,017.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,312.43x = 392,519.12 × 189,017.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,312.43x = 74,193,001,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,193,001,445.47/284,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,955.88

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