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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252,519.92, 378,419 and 185,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252,519.92, 378,419 and 185,433.76 is: 277,885.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252,519.92 : 378,419 = 185,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252,519.92/378,419 = 185,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252,519.92x = 378,419 × 185,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252,519.92x = 70,171,658,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,171,658,025.44/252,519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,885.63

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