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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,157.94, 424,933.64 and 183,069.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,157.94, 424,933.64 and 183,069.89 is: 274,732.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,157.94 : 424,933.64 = 183,069.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,157.94/424,933.64 = 183,069.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,157.94x = 424,933.64 × 183,069.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,157.94x = 77,792,551,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,792,551,692.08/283,157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,732.02

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