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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,626.04, 423,894.90 and 183,489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,626.04, 423,894.90 and 183,489.32 is: 275,205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,626.04 : 423,894.90 = 183,489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,626.04/423,894.90 = 183,489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,626.04x = 423,894.90 × 183,489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,626.04x = 77,780,186,952.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,780,186,952.47/282,626.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,205.31

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