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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,272.31, 425,327.24 and 189,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,272.31, 425,327.24 and 189,089.29 is: 283,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,272.31 : 425,327.24 = 189,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,272.31/425,327.24 = 189,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,272.31x = 425,327.24 × 189,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,272.31x = 80,424,825,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,424,825,829.26/283,272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,913.47

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