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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,262.31, 425,312.24 and 189,079.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,262.31, 425,312.24 and 189,079.29 is: 283,898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,262.31 : 425,312.24 = 189,079.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,262.31/425,312.24 = 189,079.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,262.31x = 425,312.24 × 189,079.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,262.31x = 80,417,735,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,417,735,422.11/283,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,898.47

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