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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,524.41, 389,616.10 and 185,557.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,524.41, 389,616.10 and 185,557.61 is: 255,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,524.41 : 389,616.10 = 185,557.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,524.41/389,616.10 = 185,557.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,524.41x = 389,616.10 × 185,557.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,524.41x = 72,296,232,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,296,232,269.75/282,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,893.76

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