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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,694.00, 425,253.95 and 183,917.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,694.00, 425,253.95 and 183,917.59 is: 275,690.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,694.00 : 425,253.95 = 183,917.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,694.00/425,253.95 = 183,917.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,694.00x = 425,253.95 × 183,917.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,694.00x = 78,211,680,328.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,211,680,328.95/283,694.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,690.29

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