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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,051.09, 393,343.71 and 192,983.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,051.09, 393,343.71 and 192,983.09 is: 266,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,051.09 : 393,343.71 = 192,983.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,051.09/393,343.71 = 192,983.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,051.09x = 393,343.71 × 192,983.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,051.09x = 75,908,684,587.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,908,684,587.86/285,051.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,298.52

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