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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,624.03, 423,891.90 and 183,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,624.03, 423,891.90 and 183,487.32 is: 275,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,624.03 : 423,891.90 = 183,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,624.03/423,891.90 = 183,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,624.03x = 423,891.90 × 183,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,624.03x = 77,778,788,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,778,788,700.71/282,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,202.32

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