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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,153.80, 377,898.60 and 185,280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,153.80, 377,898.60 and 185,280.20 is: 277,676.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,153.80 : 377,898.60 = 185,280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,153.80/377,898.60 = 185,280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,153.80x = 377,898.60 × 185,280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,153.80x = 70,017,128,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,017,128,187.72/252,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,676.28

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