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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,304.68, 393,608.16 and 183,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,304.68, 393,608.16 and 183,314.88 is: 252,902.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,304.68 : 393,608.16 = 183,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,304.68/393,608.16 = 183,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,304.68x = 393,608.16 × 183,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,304.68x = 72,154,232,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154,232,617.42/285,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,902.38

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