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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,919.78, 375,259.88 and 186,058.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,919.78, 375,259.88 and 186,058.77 is: 256,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,919.78 : 375,259.88 = 186,058.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,919.78/375,259.88 = 186,058.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,919.78x = 375,259.88 × 186,058.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,919.78x = 69,820,390,772.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,820,390,772.85/271,919.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,768.35

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