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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,779.14, 392,630.04 and 182,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,779.14, 392,630.04 and 182,618.88 is: 251,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,779.14 : 392,630.04 = 182,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,779.14/392,630.04 = 182,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,779.14x = 392,630.04 × 182,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,779.14x = 71,701,658,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,701,658,159.16/284,779.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,779.88

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