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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,063.90, 390,462.30 and 181,052.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,063.90, 390,462.30 and 181,052.14 is: 249,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,063.90 : 390,462.30 = 181,052.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,063.90/390,462.30 = 181,052.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,063.90x = 390,462.30 × 181,052.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,063.90x = 70,694,035,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,694,035,004.32/283,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,745.85

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