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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,994.33, 373,761.57 and 185,022.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,994.33, 373,761.57 and 185,022.46 is: 255,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,994.33 : 373,761.57 = 185,022.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,994.33/373,761.57 = 185,022.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,994.33x = 373,761.57 × 185,022.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,994.33x = 69,154,285,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,154,285,134.86/270,994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,187.20

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