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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,947.71, 391,890.26 and 182,088.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,947.71, 391,890.26 and 182,088.18 is: 251,308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,947.71 : 391,890.26 = 182,088.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,947.71/391,890.26 = 182,088.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,947.71x = 391,890.26 × 182,088.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,947.71x = 71,358,583,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,358,583,292.69/283,947.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,308.89

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