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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,587.39, 393,983.76 and 183,593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,587.39, 393,983.76 and 183,593.91 is: 253,278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,587.39 : 393,983.76 = 183,593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,587.39/393,983.76 = 183,593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,587.39x = 393,983.76 × 183,593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,587.39x = 72,333,018,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,333,018,974.90/285,587.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,278.06

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