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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,554.18, 425,389.59 and 194,849.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,554.18, 425,389.59 and 194,849.46 is: 292,314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,554.18 : 425,389.59 = 194,849.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,554.18/425,389.59 = 194,849.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,554.18x = 425,389.59 × 194,849.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,554.18x = 82,886,931,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,886,931,901.12/283,554.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,314.27

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