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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,330.79, 412,908.68 and 187,150.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,330.79, 412,908.68 and 187,150.95 is: 280,666.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,330.79 : 412,908.68 = 187,150.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,330.79/412,908.68 = 187,150.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,330.79x = 412,908.68 × 187,150.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,330.79x = 77,276,250,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,276,250,789.49/275,330.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,666.94

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