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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,197.29, 374,401.23 and 185,285.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,197.29, 374,401.23 and 185,285.45 is: 255,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,197.29 : 374,401.23 = 185,285.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,197.29/374,401.23 = 185,285.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,197.29x = 374,401.23 × 185,285.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,197.29x = 69,371,100,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,371,100,381.10/271,197.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,795.70

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