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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,789.59, 392,824.47 and 182,653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,789.59, 392,824.47 and 182,653.27 is: 251,942.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,789.59 : 392,824.47 = 182,653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,789.59/392,824.47 = 182,653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,789.59x = 392,824.47 × 182,653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,789.59x = 71,750,674,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,750,674,278.63/284,789.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,942.76

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