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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,163.43, 424,941.90 and 183,075.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,163.43, 424,941.90 and 183,075.39 is: 274,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,163.43 : 424,941.90 = 183,075.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,163.43/424,941.90 = 183,075.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,163.43x = 424,941.90 × 183,075.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,163.43x = 77,796,404,069.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796,404,069.84/283,163.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,740.29

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