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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,864.50, 391,738.68 and 183,437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,864.50, 391,738.68 and 183,437.46 is: 253,147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,864.50 : 391,738.68 = 183,437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,864.50/391,738.68 = 183,437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,864.50x = 391,738.68 × 183,437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,864.50x = 71,859,548,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,859,548,442.95/283,864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,147.36

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