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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,993.33, 373,760.19 and 185,021.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,993.33, 373,760.19 and 185,021.46 is: 255,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,993.33 : 373,760.19 = 185,021.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,993.33/373,760.19 = 185,021.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,993.33x = 373,760.19 × 185,021.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,993.33x = 69,153,656,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,153,656,043.68/270,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,185.82

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