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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,195.29, 374,398.47 and 185,283.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,195.29, 374,398.47 and 185,283.45 is: 255,792.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,195.29 : 374,398.47 = 185,283.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,195.29/374,398.47 = 185,283.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,195.29x = 374,398.47 × 185,283.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,195.29x = 69,369,840,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,369,840,196.32/271,195.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,792.94

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