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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,065.73, 393,401.21 and 184,463.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,065.73, 393,401.21 and 184,463.73 is: 254,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,065.73 : 393,401.21 = 184,463.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,065.73/393,401.21 = 184,463.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,065.73x = 393,401.21 × 184,463.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,065.73x = 72,568,254,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,568,254,583.11/285,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,566.74

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