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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,845.02, 406,115.57 and 185,552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,845.02, 406,115.57 and 185,552.22 is: 278,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,845.02 : 406,115.57 = 185,552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,845.02/406,115.57 = 185,552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,845.02x = 406,115.57 × 185,552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,845.02x = 75,355,645,292.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,355,645,292.48/270,845.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,224.23

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