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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,699.20, 391,434.24 and 182,976

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,699.20, 391,434.24 and 182,976 is: 252,461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,699.20 : 391,434.24 = 182,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,699.20/391,434.24 = 182,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,699.20x = 391,434.24 × 182,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,699.20x = 71,623,071,498.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,623,071,498.24/283,699.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,461.31

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