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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,899.92, 394,412.52 and 178,496.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,899.92, 394,412.52 and 178,496.44 is: 246,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,899.92 : 394,412.52 = 178,496.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,899.92/394,412.52 = 178,496.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,899.92x = 394,412.52 × 178,496.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,899.92x = 70,401,230,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,401,230,711.43/285,899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,244.32

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