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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,916.80, 423,947.52 and 189,254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,916.80, 423,947.52 and 189,254.88 is: 283,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,916.80 : 423,947.52 = 189,254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,916.80/423,947.52 = 189,254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,916.80x = 423,947.52 × 189,254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,916.80x = 80,234,137,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,234,137,023.90/282,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,596.23

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