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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,277.31, 425,334.74 and 189,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,277.31, 425,334.74 and 189,094.29 is: 283,920.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,277.31 : 425,334.74 = 189,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,277.31/425,334.74 = 189,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,277.31x = 425,334.74 × 189,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,277.31x = 80,428,369,727.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428,369,727.16/283,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,920.97

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