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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,942.64, 380,499.48 and 186,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,942.64, 380,499.48 and 186,363.12 is: 256,977.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,942.64 : 380,499.48 = 186,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,942.64/380,499.48 = 186,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,942.64x = 380,499.48 × 186,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,942.64x = 70,911,070,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,911,070,251.18/275,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,977.57

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