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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,767.02, 391,376.97 and 181,801.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,767.02, 391,376.97 and 181,801.93 is: 250,744.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,767.02 : 391,376.97 = 181,801.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,767.02/391,376.97 = 181,801.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,767.02x = 391,376.97 × 181,801.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,767.02x = 71,153,088,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,153,088,503.55/283,767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,744.74

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