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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,020.33, 373,797.45 and 185,048.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,020.33, 373,797.45 and 185,048.46 is: 255,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,020.33 : 373,797.45 = 185,048.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,020.33/373,797.45 = 185,048.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,020.33x = 373,797.45 × 185,048.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,020.33x = 69,170,642,474.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,170,642,474.43/271,020.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,223.08

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