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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,896.69, 392,772.70 and 182,744.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,896.69, 392,772.70 and 182,744.83 is: 251,941.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,896.69 : 392,772.70 = 182,744.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,896.69/392,772.70 = 182,744.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,896.69x = 392,772.70 × 182,744.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,896.69x = 71,777,178,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,777,178,457.54/284,896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,941.07

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