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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,099.43, 389,195.04 and 185,355.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,099.43, 389,195.04 and 185,355.33 is: 255,723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,099.43 : 389,195.04 = 185,355.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,099.43/389,195.04 = 185,355.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,099.43x = 389,195.04 × 185,355.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,099.43x = 72,139,375,073.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,139,375,073.56/282,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,723.22

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