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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,434.93, 381,597.91 and 185,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,434.93, 381,597.91 and 185,843.44 is: 256,543.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,434.93 : 381,597.91 = 185,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,434.93/381,597.91 = 185,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,434.93x = 381,597.91 × 185,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,434.93x = 70,917,468,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,917,468,291.21/276,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,543.08

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