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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,083.99, 393,303.98 and 183,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,083.99, 393,303.98 and 183,095.29 is: 252,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,083.99 : 393,303.98 = 183,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,083.99/393,303.98 = 183,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,083.99x = 393,303.98 × 183,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,083.99x = 72,012,106,276.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,012,106,276.25/285,083.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,599.62

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