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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,230.83, 423,124.30 and 193,214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,230.83, 423,124.30 and 193,214.53 is: 289,669.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,230.83 : 423,124.30 = 193,214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,230.83/423,124.30 = 193,214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,230.83x = 423,124.30 × 193,214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,230.83x = 81,753,762,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,753,762,756.08/282,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,669.85

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