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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,993.26, 425,702.43 and 184,216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,993.26, 425,702.43 and 184,216.86 is: 276,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,993.26 : 425,702.43 = 184,216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,993.26/425,702.43 = 184,216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,993.26x = 425,702.43 × 184,216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,993.26x = 78,421,564,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,421,564,948.97/283,993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,138.82

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