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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,796.68, 425,407.56 and 184,020.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,796.68, 425,407.56 and 184,020.16 is: 275,843.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,796.68 : 425,407.56 = 184,020.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,796.68/425,407.56 = 184,020.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,796.68x = 425,407.56 × 184,020.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,796.68x = 78,283,567,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283,567,256.41/283,796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,843.84

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