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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,876.37, 392,943.71 and 182,740.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,876.37, 392,943.71 and 182,740.04 is: 252,062.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,876.37 : 392,943.71 = 182,740.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,876.37/392,943.71 = 182,740.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,876.37x = 392,943.71 × 182,740.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,876.37x = 71,806,546,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,806,546,404.73/284,876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,062.14

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