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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,211.52, 390,632.87 and 186,384.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,211.52, 390,632.87 and 186,384.53 is: 257,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,211.52 : 390,632.87 = 186,384.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,211.52/390,632.87 = 186,384.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,211.52x = 390,632.87 × 186,384.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,211.52x = 72,807,920,992.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,807,920,992.41/283,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,079.66

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