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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,271.31, 425,325.74 and 189,088.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,271.31, 425,325.74 and 189,088.29 is: 283,911.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,271.31 : 425,325.74 = 189,088.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,271.31/425,325.74 = 189,088.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,271.31x = 425,325.74 × 189,088.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,271.31x = 80,424,115,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424,115,924.14/283,271.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,911.97

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