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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,642.17, 392,551.95 and 236,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,642.17, 392,551.95 and 236,167.35 is: 325,699.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,642.17 : 392,551.95 = 236,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,642.17/392,551.95 = 236,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,642.17x = 392,551.95 × 236,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,642.17x = 92,707,952,588.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,707,952,588.00/284,642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,699.99

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