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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,733.56, 425,313.10 and 183,957.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,733.56, 425,313.10 and 183,957.16 is: 275,749.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,733.56 : 425,313.10 = 183,957.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,733.56/425,313.10 = 183,957.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,733.56x = 425,313.10 × 183,957.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,733.56x = 78,239,389,986.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,239,389,986.80/283,733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,749.51

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