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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,305.83, 412,679.89 and 186,568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,305.83, 412,679.89 and 186,568.30 is: 279,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,305.83 : 412,679.89 = 186,568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,305.83/412,679.89 = 186,568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,305.83x = 412,679.89 × 186,568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,305.83x = 76,992,985,521.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,992,985,521.49/275,305.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,663.48

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