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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,227.52, 390,654.88 and 186,400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,227.52, 390,654.88 and 186,400.52 is: 257,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,227.52 : 390,654.88 = 186,400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,227.52/390,654.88 = 186,400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,227.52x = 390,654.88 × 186,400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,227.52x = 72,818,272,772.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,818,272,772.54/283,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,101.69

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