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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,064.23, 393,399.14 and 184,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,064.23, 393,399.14 and 184,462.23 is: 254,564.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,064.23 : 393,399.14 = 184,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,064.23/393,399.14 = 184,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,064.23x = 393,399.14 × 184,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,064.23x = 72,567,281,722.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,567,281,722.17/285,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,564.67

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