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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,662.08, 380,558.16 and 185,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,662.08, 380,558.16 and 185,492.16 is: 256,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,662.08 : 380,558.16 = 185,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,662.08/380,558.16 = 185,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,662.08x = 380,558.16 × 185,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,662.08x = 70,590,555,104.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,590,555,104.03/275,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,076.41

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