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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,558.88, 375,809.40 and 186,559.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,558.88, 375,809.40 and 186,559.32 is: 257,231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,558.88 : 375,809.40 = 186,559.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,558.88/375,809.40 = 186,559.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,558.88x = 375,809.40 × 186,559.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,558.88x = 70,110,746,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,110,746,113.61/272,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,231.56

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