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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,825.48, 392,701.92 and 182,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,825.48, 392,701.92 and 182,670.70 is: 251,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,825.48 : 392,701.92 = 182,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,825.48/392,701.92 = 182,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,825.48x = 392,701.92 × 182,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,825.48x = 71,735,134,617.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,735,134,617.74/284,825.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,856.45

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