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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,656.03, 425,197.00 and 183,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,656.03, 425,197.00 and 183,879.62 is: 275,633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,656.03 : 425,197.00 = 183,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,656.03/425,197.00 = 183,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,656.03x = 425,197.00 × 183,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,656.03x = 78,185,061,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,185,061,449.17/283,656.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,633.35

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