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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,942.82, 391,883.52 and 182,083.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,942.82, 391,883.52 and 182,083.29 is: 251,302.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,942.82 : 391,883.52 = 182,083.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,942.82/391,883.52 = 182,083.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,942.82x = 391,883.52 × 182,083.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,942.82x = 71,355,441,011.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,355,441,011.76/283,942.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,302.15

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