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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,895.51, 391,676.88 and 181,977.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,895.51, 391,676.88 and 181,977.17 is: 251,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,895.51 : 391,676.88 = 181,977.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,895.51/391,676.88 = 181,977.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,895.51x = 391,676.88 × 181,977.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,895.51x = 71,276,249,004.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,276,249,004.82/283,895.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,065.08

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