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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,413.32, 394,137.30 and 183,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,413.32, 394,137.30 and 183,615.88 is: 253,561.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,413.32 : 394,137.30 = 183,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,413.32/394,137.30 = 183,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,413.32x = 394,137.30 × 183,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,413.32x = 72,369,867,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,369,867,180.32/285,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,561.63

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