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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,712.08, 380,627.20 and 185,542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,712.08, 380,627.20 and 185,542.16 is: 256,145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,712.08 : 380,627.20 = 185,542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,712.08/380,627.20 = 185,542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,712.08x = 380,627.20 × 185,542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,712.08x = 70,622,392,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,622,392,842.75/275,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,145.44

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