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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,792.68, 425,401.56 and 184,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,792.68, 425,401.56 and 184,016.16 is: 275,837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,792.68 : 425,401.56 = 184,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,792.68/425,401.56 = 184,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,792.68x = 425,401.56 × 184,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,792.68x = 78,280,761,529.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,280,761,529.21/283,792.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,837.85

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