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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,377.33, 390,395.55 and 197,188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,377.33, 390,395.55 and 197,188.09 is: 271,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,377.33 : 390,395.55 = 197,188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,377.33/390,395.55 = 197,188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,377.33x = 390,395.55 × 197,188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,377.33x = 76,981,350,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,981,350,897.02/283,377.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,656.71

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