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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,904.19, 375,238.43 and 186,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,904.19, 375,238.43 and 186,043.26 is: 256,746.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,904.19 : 375,238.43 = 186,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,904.19/375,238.43 = 186,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,904.19x = 375,238.43 × 186,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,904.19x = 69,810,578,918.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,810,578,918.29/271,904.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,746.98

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