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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,161.93, 424,939.65 and 183,073.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,161.93, 424,939.65 and 183,073.89 is: 274,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,161.93 : 424,939.65 = 183,073.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,161.93/424,939.65 = 183,073.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,161.93x = 424,939.65 × 183,073.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,161.93x = 77,795,354,740.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,795,354,740.74/283,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,738.04

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