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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,373.08, 382,489.26 and 185,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,373.08, 382,489.26 and 185,091 is: 277,223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,373.08 : 382,489.26 = 185,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,373.08/382,489.26 = 185,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,373.08x = 382,489.26 × 185,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,373.08x = 70,795,319,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,795,319,622.66/255,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,223.11

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