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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,447.40, 411,671.10 and 185,743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,447.40, 411,671.10 and 185,743.40 is: 278,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,447.40 : 411,671.10 = 185,743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,447.40/411,671.10 = 185,743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,447.40x = 411,671.10 × 185,743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,447.40x = 76,465,189,795.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,465,189,795.74/274,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,615.10

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