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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,662, 425,205.86 and 183,885.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,662, 425,205.86 and 183,885.53 is: 275,642.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,662 : 425,205.86 = 183,885.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,662/425,205.86 = 183,885.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,662x = 425,205.86 × 183,885.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,662x = 78,189,201,879.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,189,201,879.75/283,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,642.14

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