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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,925.65, 393,033.20 and 181,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,925.65, 393,033.20 and 181,368.36 is: 250,183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,925.65 : 393,033.20 = 181,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,925.65/393,033.20 = 181,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,925.65x = 393,033.20 × 181,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,925.65x = 71,283,786,002.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,283,786,002.71/284,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,183.82

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