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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,882.80, 410,824.20 and 185,409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,882.80, 410,824.20 and 185,409.20 is: 278,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,882.80 : 410,824.20 = 185,409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,882.80/410,824.20 = 185,409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,882.80x = 410,824.20 × 185,409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,882.80x = 76,170,586,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,170,586,262.64/273,882.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,113.80

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