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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,794.93, 425,404.93 and 184,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,794.93, 425,404.93 and 184,018.41 is: 275,841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,794.93 : 425,404.93 = 184,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,794.93/425,404.93 = 184,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,794.93x = 425,404.93 × 184,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,794.93x = 78,282,338,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,282,338,824.76/283,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,841.22

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