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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,894.80, 410,842.20 and 185,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,894.80, 410,842.20 and 185,421.20 is: 278,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,894.80 : 410,842.20 = 185,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,894.80/410,842.20 = 185,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,894.80x = 410,842.20 × 185,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,894.80x = 76,178,853,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,178,853,734.64/273,894.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,131.80

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