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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,927.60, 383,337.36 and 185,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,927.60, 383,337.36 and 185,652 is: 278,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,927.60 : 383,337.36 = 185,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,927.60/383,337.36 = 185,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,927.60x = 383,337.36 × 185,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,927.60x = 71,167,347,558.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,167,347,558.72/255,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,076.09

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