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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,652.82, 425,627.46 and 183,787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,652.82, 425,627.46 and 183,787.20 is: 275,776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,652.82 : 425,627.46 = 183,787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,652.82/425,627.46 = 183,787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,652.82x = 425,627.46 × 183,787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,652.82x = 78,224,879,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,224,879,116.51/283,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,776.84

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