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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,017.42, 390,295.98 and 181,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,017.42, 390,295.98 and 181,075.14 is: 249,712.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,017.42 : 390,295.98 = 181,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,017.42/390,295.98 = 181,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,017.42x = 390,295.98 × 181,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,017.42x = 70,672,899,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,672,899,219.94/283,017.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,712.19

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