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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,619.53, 423,885.15 and 183,482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,619.53, 423,885.15 and 183,482.82 is: 275,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,619.53 : 423,885.15 = 183,482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,619.53/423,885.15 = 183,482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,619.53x = 423,885.15 × 183,482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,619.53x = 77,775,642,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,775,642,678.12/282,619.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,195.57

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