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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,804.96, 394,229.68 and 183,654.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,804.96, 394,229.68 and 183,654.64 is: 253,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,804.96 : 394,229.68 = 183,654.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,804.96/394,229.68 = 183,654.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,804.96x = 394,229.68 × 183,654.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,804.96x = 72,402,111,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,402,111,024.42/285,804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,327.00

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