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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,404.36, 412,579.80 and 186,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,404.36, 412,579.80 and 186,220.12 is: 278,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,404.36 : 412,579.80 = 186,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,404.36/412,579.80 = 186,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,404.36x = 412,579.80 × 186,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,404.36x = 76,830,659,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,830,659,865.58/275,404.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,974.01

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