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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,695, 425,255.45 and 183,918.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,695, 425,255.45 and 183,918.59 is: 275,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,695 : 425,255.45 = 183,918.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,695/425,255.45 = 183,918.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,695x = 425,255.45 × 183,918.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,695x = 78,212,382,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,212,382,753.82/283,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,691.79

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