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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,128.32, 372,427.68 and 185,093.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,128.32, 372,427.68 and 185,093.44 is: 255,189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,128.32 : 372,427.68 = 185,093.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,128.32/372,427.68 = 185,093.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,128.32x = 372,427.68 × 185,093.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,128.32x = 68,933,920,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,933,920,442.42/270,128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,189.54

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