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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,327.89, 392,193.30 and 182,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,327.89, 392,193.30 and 182,248.05 is: 251,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,327.89 : 392,193.30 = 182,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,327.89/392,193.30 = 182,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,327.89x = 392,193.30 × 182,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,327.89x = 71,476,464,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476,464,148.07/284,327.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,387.45

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