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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,027.30, 396,041.56 and 185,492.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,027.30, 396,041.56 and 185,492.13 is: 278,238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,027.30 : 396,041.56 = 185,492.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,027.30/396,041.56 = 185,492.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,027.30x = 396,041.56 × 185,492.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,027.30x = 73,462,592,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,462,592,069.19/264,027.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,238.62

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