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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,316.52, 412,887.32 and 187,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,316.52, 412,887.32 and 187,136.68 is: 280,645.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,316.52 : 412,887.32 = 187,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,316.52/412,887.32 = 187,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,316.52x = 412,887.32 × 187,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,316.52x = 77,266,362,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,266,362,278.90/275,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,645.57

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