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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,856.70, 407,785.05 and 187,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,856.70, 407,785.05 and 187,875.90 is: 281,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,856.70 : 407,785.05 = 187,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,856.70/407,785.05 = 187,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,856.70x = 407,785.05 × 187,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,856.70x = 76,612,983,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,612,983,275.30/271,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,813.85

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