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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,946.96, 391,889.22 and 182,087.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,946.96, 391,889.22 and 182,087.43 is: 251,307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,946.96 : 391,889.22 = 182,087.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,946.96/391,889.22 = 182,087.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,946.96x = 391,889.22 × 182,087.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,946.96x = 71,358,100,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358,100,914.50/283,946.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,307.86

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