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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,424.67, 397,821.51 and 185,028.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,424.67, 397,821.51 and 185,028.12 is: 277,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,424.67 : 397,821.51 = 185,028.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,424.67/397,821.51 = 185,028.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,424.67x = 397,821.51 × 185,028.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,424.67x = 73,608,166,090.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,608,166,090.86/265,424.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,322.25

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