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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,701.08, 380,612.02 and 185,531.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,701.08, 380,612.02 and 185,531.16 is: 256,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,701.08 : 380,612.02 = 185,531.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,701.08/380,612.02 = 185,531.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,701.08x = 380,612.02 × 185,531.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,701.08x = 70,615,389,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,615,389,580.54/275,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,130.26

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