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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,036.73, 424,751.93 and 182,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,036.73, 424,751.93 and 182,948.67 is: 274,550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,036.73 : 424,751.93 = 182,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,036.73/424,751.93 = 182,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,036.73x = 424,751.93 × 182,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,036.73x = 77,707,799,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,707,799,758.69/283,036.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,550.24

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