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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,897.42, 391,679.51 and 181,979.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,897.42, 391,679.51 and 181,979.08 is: 251,067.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,897.42 : 391,679.51 = 181,979.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,897.42/391,679.51 = 181,979.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,897.42x = 391,679.51 × 181,979.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,897.42x = 71,277,474,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277,474,995.56/283,897.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,067.71

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