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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,869.80, 410,804.70 and 185,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,869.80, 410,804.70 and 185,223.40 is: 277,835.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,869.80 : 410,804.70 = 185,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,869.80/410,804.70 = 185,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,869.80x = 410,804.70 × 185,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,869.80x = 76,090,643,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,090,643,269.98/273,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,835.10

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