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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,696.32, 427,196.73 and 184,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,696.32, 427,196.73 and 184,833.04 is: 277,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,696.32 : 427,196.73 = 184,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,696.32/427,196.73 = 184,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,696.32x = 427,196.73 × 184,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,696.32x = 78,960,070,283.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,960,070,283.96/284,696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,348.41

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