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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,308.84, 412,875.78 and 187,129.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,308.84, 412,875.78 and 187,129.00 is: 280,634.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,308.84 : 412,875.78 = 187,129.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,308.84/412,875.78 = 187,129.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,308.84x = 412,875.78 × 187,129.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,308.84x = 77,261,032,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,261,032,702.58/275,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,634.04

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