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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,378.33, 390,396.93 and 197,189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,378.33, 390,396.93 and 197,189.09 is: 271,658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,378.33 : 390,396.93 = 197,189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,378.33/390,396.93 = 197,189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,378.33x = 390,396.93 × 197,189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,378.33x = 76,982,015,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,982,015,365.49/283,378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,658.09

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