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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,927.32, 375,270.27 and 186,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,927.32, 375,270.27 and 186,066.30 is: 256,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,927.32 : 375,270.27 = 186,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,927.32/375,270.27 = 186,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,927.32x = 375,270.27 × 186,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,927.32x = 69,825,150,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,825,150,638.90/271,927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,778.73

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