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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286,345.62, 395,334.54 and 184,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286,345.62, 395,334.54 and 184,546.44 is: 254,788.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,345.62 : 395,334.54 = 184,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,345.62/395,334.54 = 184,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,345.62x = 395,334.54 × 184,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,345.62x = 72,957,581,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,957,581,966.04/286,345.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,788.54

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