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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,769.72, 393,060.18 and 177,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,769.72, 393,060.18 and 177,275.88 is: 244,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,769.72 : 393,060.18 = 177,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,769.72/393,060.18 = 177,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,769.72x = 393,060.18 × 177,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,769.72x = 69,680,089,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,680,089,302.46/284,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,689.25

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