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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,348.36, 392,515.24 and 193,795.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,348.36, 392,515.24 and 193,795.85 is: 267,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,348.36 : 392,515.24 = 193,795.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,348.36/392,515.24 = 193,795.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,348.36x = 392,515.24 × 193,795.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,348.36x = 76,067,822,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,067,822,611.18/284,348.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,516.31

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