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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,563.71, 413,448.84 and 187,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,563.71, 413,448.84 and 187,646.31 is: 281,539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,563.71 : 413,448.84 = 187,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,563.71/413,448.84 = 187,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,563.71x = 413,448.84 × 187,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,563.71x = 77,582,149,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,582,149,199.78/275,563.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,539.79

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