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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,905.80, 410,858.70 and 185,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,905.80, 410,858.70 and 185,259.40 is: 277,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,905.80 : 410,858.70 = 185,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,905.80/410,858.70 = 185,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,905.80x = 410,858.70 × 185,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,905.80x = 76,115,436,246.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,115,436,246.78/273,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,889.10

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