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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,162.93, 424,941.15 and 183,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,162.93, 424,941.15 and 183,074.89 is: 274,739.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,162.93 : 424,941.15 = 183,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,162.93/424,941.15 = 183,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,162.93x = 424,941.15 × 183,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,162.93x = 77,796,054,292.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796,054,292.72/283,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,739.54

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