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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,737.44, 379,183.38 and 188,625.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,737.44, 379,183.38 and 188,625.98 is: 260,335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,737.44 : 379,183.38 = 188,625.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,737.44/379,183.38 = 188,625.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,737.44x = 379,183.38 × 188,625.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,737.44x = 71,523,836,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,523,836,652.21/274,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,335.24

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