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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,921.15, 393,026.99 and 181,363.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,921.15, 393,026.99 and 181,363.86 is: 250,177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,921.15 : 393,026.99 = 181,363.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,921.15/393,026.99 = 181,363.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,921.15x = 393,026.99 × 181,363.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,921.15x = 71,280,891,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,280,891,083.76/284,921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,177.61

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