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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,506.56, 392,445.54 and 182,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,506.56, 392,445.54 and 182,497.68 is: 251,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,506.56 : 392,445.54 = 182,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,506.56/392,445.54 = 182,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,506.56x = 392,445.54 × 182,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,506.56x = 71,620,400,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,620,400,576.35/284,506.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,735.50

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