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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,882.30, 410,823.45 and 185,408.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,882.30, 410,823.45 and 185,408.70 is: 278,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,882.30 : 410,823.45 = 185,408.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,882.30/410,823.45 = 185,408.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,882.30x = 410,823.45 × 185,408.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,882.30x = 76,170,241,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,241,794.02/273,882.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,113.05

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