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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,543.63, 375,788.36 and 186,544.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,543.63, 375,788.36 and 186,544.13 is: 257,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,543.63 : 375,788.36 = 186,544.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,543.63/375,788.36 = 186,544.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,543.63x = 375,788.36 × 186,544.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,543.63x = 70,101,111,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,101,111,747.61/272,543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,210.60

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