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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,497.40, 413,246.10 and 186,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,497.40, 413,246.10 and 186,267.80 is: 279,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,497.40 : 413,246.10 = 186,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,497.40/413,246.10 = 186,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,497.40x = 413,246.10 × 186,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,497.40x = 76,974,441,905.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,974,441,905.58/275,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,401.70

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