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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,231.83, 423,125.80 and 193,215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,231.83, 423,125.80 and 193,215.53 is: 289,671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,231.83 : 423,125.80 = 193,215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,231.83/423,125.80 = 193,215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,231.83x = 423,125.80 × 193,215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,231.83x = 81,754,475,703.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,754,475,703.67/282,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,671.35

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