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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,548.41, 389,691.29 and 185,851.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,548.41, 389,691.29 and 185,851.57 is: 256,326.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,548.41 : 389,691.29 = 185,851.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,548.41/389,691.29 = 185,851.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,548.41x = 389,691.29 × 185,851.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,548.41x = 72,424,737,473.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,424,737,473.54/282,548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,326.83

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