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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,996.26, 425,706.93 and 184,219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,996.26, 425,706.93 and 184,219.86 is: 276,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,996.26 : 425,706.93 = 184,219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,996.26/425,706.93 = 184,219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,996.26x = 425,706.93 × 184,219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,996.26x = 78,423,671,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,423,671,045.63/283,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,143.32

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