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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,899.80, 410,849.70 and 185,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,899.80, 410,849.70 and 185,426.20 is: 278,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,899.80 : 410,849.70 = 185,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,899.80/410,849.70 = 185,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,899.80x = 410,849.70 × 185,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,899.80x = 76,182,298,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,182,298,642.14/273,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,139.30

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