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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,567.98, 392,743.87 and 181,169.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,567.98, 392,743.87 and 181,169.15 is: 250,038.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,567.98 : 392,743.87 = 181,169.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,567.98/392,743.87 = 181,169.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,567.98x = 392,743.87 × 181,169.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,567.98x = 71,153,073,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,153,073,095.61/284,567.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,038.93

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