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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,327.56, 412,903.78 and 187,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,327.56, 412,903.78 and 187,147.72 is: 280,662.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,327.56 : 412,903.78 = 187,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,327.56/412,903.78 = 187,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,327.56x = 412,903.78 × 187,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,327.56x = 77,274,001,006.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,274,001,006.38/275,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,662.06

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