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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276,476.44, 381,655.19 and 185,884.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276,476.44, 381,655.19 and 185,884.98 is: 256,600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276,476.44 : 381,655.19 = 185,884.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276,476.44/381,655.19 = 185,884.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276,476.44x = 381,655.19 × 185,884.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276,476.44x = 70,943,966,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943,966,393.55/276,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,600.41

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