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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,707.20, 424,977.60 and 195,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,707.20, 424,977.60 and 195,060.80 is: 292,190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,707.20 : 424,977.60 = 195,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,707.20/424,977.60 = 195,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,707.20x = 424,977.60 × 195,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,707.20x = 82,896,470,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,896,470,638.08/283,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,190.23

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