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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279,010.48, 385,224.58 and 187,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279,010.48, 385,224.58 and 187,267.32 is: 258,556.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279,010.48 : 385,224.58 = 187,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279,010.48/385,224.58 = 187,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279,010.48x = 385,224.58 × 187,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279,010.48x = 72,139,974,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,139,974,694.73/279,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,556.51

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