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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,066.23, 393,401.90 and 184,464.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,066.23, 393,401.90 and 184,464.23 is: 254,567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,066.23 : 393,401.90 = 184,464.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,066.23/393,401.90 = 184,464.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,066.23x = 393,401.90 × 184,464.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,066.23x = 72,568,578,564.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,568,578,564.04/285,066.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,567.43

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