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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,885.50, 391,767.66 and 183,458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,885.50, 391,767.66 and 183,458.46 is: 253,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,885.50 : 391,767.66 = 183,458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,885.50/391,767.66 = 183,458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,885.50x = 391,767.66 × 183,458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,885.50x = 71,873,091,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,873,091,581.40/283,885.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,176.34

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