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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,912.40, 412,368.60 and 185,682.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,912.40, 412,368.60 and 185,682.80 is: 278,524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,912.40 : 412,368.60 = 185,682.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,912.40/412,368.60 = 185,682.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,912.40x = 412,368.60 × 185,682.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,912.40x = 76,569,756,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,569,756,280.08/274,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,524.20

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