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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,700.30, 413,550.45 and 187,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,700.30, 413,550.45 and 187,226.70 is: 280,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,700.30 : 413,550.45 = 187,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,700.30/413,550.45 = 187,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,700.30x = 413,550.45 × 187,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,700.30x = 77,427,686,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,427,686,037.02/275,700.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,840.05

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