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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,467.21, 392,642.98 and 176,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,467.21, 392,642.98 and 176,973.12 is: 244,271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,467.21 : 392,642.98 = 176,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,467.21/392,642.98 = 176,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,467.21x = 392,642.98 × 176,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,467.21x = 69,487,252,774.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,487,252,774.26/284,467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,271.57

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