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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,889.56, 392,762.85 and 182,737.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,889.56, 392,762.85 and 182,737.67 is: 251,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,889.56 : 392,762.85 = 182,737.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,889.56/392,762.85 = 182,737.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,889.56x = 392,762.85 × 182,737.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,889.56x = 71,772,567,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,772,567,974.40/284,889.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,931.20

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