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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,657.24, 392,572.58 and 236,182.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,657.24, 392,572.58 and 236,182.43 is: 325,720.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,657.24 : 392,572.58 = 236,182.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,657.24/392,572.58 = 236,182.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,657.24x = 392,572.58 × 236,182.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,657.24x = 92,718,746,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,718,746,196.17/284,657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,720.66

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