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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,796.19, 392,929.95 and 189,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,796.19, 392,929.95 and 189,319.06 is: 261,201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,796.19 : 392,929.95 = 189,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,796.19/392,929.95 = 189,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,796.19x = 392,929.95 × 189,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,796.19x = 74,389,128,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389,128,779.85/284,796.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,201.28

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