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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,884.30, 410,826.45 and 185,237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,884.30, 410,826.45 and 185,237.90 is: 277,856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,884.30 : 410,826.45 = 185,237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,884.30/410,826.45 = 185,237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,884.30x = 410,826.45 × 185,237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,884.30x = 76,100,628,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,100,628,862.46/273,884.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,856.85

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