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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,147.62, 424,720.97 and 194,131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,147.62, 424,720.97 and 194,131.25 is: 291,196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,147.62 : 424,720.97 = 194,131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,147.62/424,720.97 = 194,131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,147.62x = 424,720.97 × 194,131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,147.62x = 82,451,612,033.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,451,612,033.75/283,147.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,196.56

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