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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,927.67, 375,270.75 and 186,066.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,927.67, 375,270.75 and 186,066.65 is: 256,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,927.67 : 375,270.75 = 186,066.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,927.67/375,270.75 = 186,066.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,927.67x = 375,270.75 × 186,066.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,927.67x = 69,825,372,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,825,372,233.66/271,927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,779.21

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