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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,563.02, 388,377.96 and 184,773.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,563.02, 388,377.96 and 184,773.14 is: 254,869.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,563.02 : 388,377.96 = 184,773.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,563.02/388,377.96 = 184,773.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,563.02x = 388,377.96 × 184,773.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,563.02x = 71,761,815,175.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,761,815,175.99/281,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,869.46

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