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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,758.81, 391,517.52 and 186,951.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,758.81, 391,517.52 and 186,951.93 is: 257,947.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,758.81 : 391,517.52 = 186,951.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,758.81/391,517.52 = 186,951.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,758.81x = 391,517.52 × 186,951.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,758.81x = 73,194,955,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,194,955,992.81/283,758.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,947.78

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