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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,504.20, 425,912.40 and 194,930.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,504.20, 425,912.40 and 194,930.70 is: 292,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,504.20 : 425,912.40 = 194,930.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,504.20/425,912.40 = 194,930.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,504.20x = 425,912.40 × 194,930.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,504.20x = 83,023,402,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,023,402,270.68/283,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,847.17

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