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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,031.70, 424,547.55 and 188,553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,031.70, 424,547.55 and 188,553.30 is: 282,829.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,031.70 : 424,547.55 = 188,553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,031.70/424,547.55 = 188,553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,031.70x = 424,547.55 × 188,553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,031.70x = 80,049,841,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,049,841,559.42/283,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,829.95

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