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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,664.08, 380,560.92 and 185,494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,664.08, 380,560.92 and 185,494.16 is: 256,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,664.08 : 380,560.92 = 185,494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,664.08/380,560.92 = 185,494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,664.08x = 380,560.92 × 185,494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,664.08x = 70,591,828,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,591,828,184.23/275,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,079.17

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