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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,803.29, 392,671.29 and 182,648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,803.29, 392,671.29 and 182,648.52 is: 251,825.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,803.29 : 392,671.29 = 182,648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,803.29/392,671.29 = 182,648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,803.29x = 392,671.29 × 182,648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,803.29x = 71,720,830,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,720,830,649.92/284,803.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,825.85

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