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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,219.02, 374,588.64 and 185,030.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,219.02, 374,588.64 and 185,030.01 is: 255,550.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,219.02 : 374,588.64 = 185,030.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,219.02/374,588.64 = 185,030.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,219.02x = 374,588.64 × 185,030.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,219.02x = 69,310,139,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,310,139,805.09/271,219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,550.44

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