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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,732.56, 425,311.60 and 183,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,732.56, 425,311.60 and 183,956.16 is: 275,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,732.56 : 425,311.60 = 183,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,732.56/425,311.60 = 183,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,732.56x = 425,311.60 × 183,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,732.56x = 78,238,688,739.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,238,688,739.46/283,732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,748.01

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