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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,312.79, 380,001.48 and 188,133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,312.79, 380,001.48 and 188,133.18 is: 259,671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,312.79 : 380,001.48 = 188,133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,312.79/380,001.48 = 188,133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,312.79x = 380,001.48 × 188,133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,312.79x = 71,490,886,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,490,886,837.11/275,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,671.51

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