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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,884.46, 393,261.60 and 177,507.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,884.46, 393,261.60 and 177,507.54 is: 245,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,884.46 : 393,261.60 = 177,507.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,884.46/393,261.60 = 177,507.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,884.46x = 393,261.60 × 177,507.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,884.46x = 69,806,899,192.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,806,899,192.46/284,884.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,035.83

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