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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,365.17, 392,584.10 and 197,276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,365.17, 392,584.10 and 197,276.09 is: 272,352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,365.17 : 392,584.10 = 197,276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,365.17/392,584.10 = 197,276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,365.17x = 392,584.10 × 197,276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,365.17x = 77,447,456,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,447,456,244.17/284,365.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,352.12

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