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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,936.64, 380,491.20 and 186,357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,936.64, 380,491.20 and 186,357.12 is: 256,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,936.64 : 380,491.20 = 186,357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,936.64/380,491.20 = 186,357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,936.64x = 380,491.20 × 186,357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,936.64x = 70,907,244,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,907,244,217.34/275,936.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,969.30

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