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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,804.29, 392,672.67 and 182,649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,804.29, 392,672.67 and 182,649.52 is: 251,827.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,804.29 : 392,672.67 = 182,649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,804.29/392,672.67 = 182,649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,804.29x = 392,672.67 × 182,649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,804.29x = 71,721,474,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,721,474,692.62/284,804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,827.23

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