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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,837.28, 411,663.44 and 185,600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,837.28, 411,663.44 and 185,600.08 is: 278,000.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,837.28 : 411,663.44 = 185,600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,837.28/411,663.44 = 185,600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,837.28x = 411,663.44 × 185,600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,837.28x = 76,404,767,397.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,404,767,397.08/274,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,000.01

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