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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,962.84, 393,077.39 and 188,167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,962.84, 393,077.39 and 188,167.59 is: 259,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,962.84 : 393,077.39 = 188,167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,962.84/393,077.39 = 188,167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,962.84x = 393,077.39 × 188,167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,962.84x = 73,964,425,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,964,425,159.79/284,962.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,558.14

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