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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,998.70, 413,575.56 and 185,707.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,998.70, 413,575.56 and 185,707.04 is: 278,276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,998.70 : 413,575.56 = 185,707.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,998.70/413,575.56 = 185,707.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,998.70x = 413,575.56 × 185,707.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,998.70x = 76,803,890,996.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,803,890,996.06/275,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,276.28

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