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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,675.58, 392,597.82 and 236,200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,675.58, 392,597.82 and 236,200.73 is: 325,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,675.58 : 392,597.82 = 236,200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,675.58/392,597.82 = 236,200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,675.58x = 392,597.82 × 236,200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,675.58x = 92,731,889,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,731,889,717.42/284,675.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,745.85

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