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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,879.96, 373,628.61 and 185,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,879.96, 373,628.61 and 185,849.40 is: 256,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,879.96 : 373,628.61 = 185,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,879.96/373,628.61 = 185,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,879.96x = 373,628.61 × 185,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,879.96x = 69,438,652,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,438,652,991.33/270,879.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,344.74

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