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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,328.72, 390,874.34 and 187,669.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,328.72, 390,874.34 and 187,669.34 is: 258,904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,328.72 : 390,874.34 = 187,669.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,328.72/390,874.34 = 187,669.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,328.72x = 390,874.34 × 187,669.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,328.72x = 73,355,126,518.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,355,126,518.02/283,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,904.67

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