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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,164.72, 374,356.34 and 185,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,164.72, 374,356.34 and 185,252.88 is: 255,750.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,164.72 : 374,356.34 = 185,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,164.72/374,356.34 = 185,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,164.72x = 374,356.34 × 185,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,164.72x = 69,350,589,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,350,589,204.99/271,164.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,750.78

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