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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,878.30, 410,817.45 and 185,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,878.30, 410,817.45 and 185,404.70 is: 278,107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,878.30 : 410,817.45 = 185,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,878.30/410,817.45 = 185,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,878.30x = 410,817.45 × 185,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,878.30x = 76,167,486,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,167,486,072.02/273,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,107.05

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