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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,326.89, 392,191.92 and 182,247.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,326.89, 392,191.92 and 182,247.05 is: 251,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,326.89 : 392,191.92 = 182,247.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,326.89/392,191.92 = 182,247.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,326.89x = 392,191.92 × 182,247.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,326.89x = 71,475,818,492.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,475,818,492.88/284,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,386.07

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