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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,926.59, 375,269.22 and 186,065.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,926.59, 375,269.22 and 186,065.55 is: 256,777.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,926.59 : 375,269.22 = 186,065.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,926.59/375,269.22 = 186,065.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,926.59x = 375,269.22 × 186,065.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,926.59x = 69,824,673,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824,673,817.37/271,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,777.67

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