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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,823.31, 701,433.25 and 183,542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,823.31, 701,433.25 and 183,542.59 is: 275,195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,823.31 : 701,433.25 = 183,542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,823.31/701,433.25 = 183,542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,823.31x = 701,433.25 × 183,542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,823.31x = 128,742,871,909.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,742,871,909.95/467,823.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,195.51

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