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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,943.63, 425,627.90 and 184,167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,943.63, 425,627.90 and 184,167.16 is: 276,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,943.63 : 425,627.90 = 184,167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,943.63/425,627.90 = 184,167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,943.63x = 425,627.90 × 184,167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,943.63x = 78,386,680,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,386,680,265.49/283,943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,064.23

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