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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,406.20, 427,800.29 and 185,637.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,406.20, 427,800.29 and 185,637.69 is: 278,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,406.20 : 427,800.29 = 185,637.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,406.20/427,800.29 = 185,637.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,406.20x = 427,800.29 × 185,637.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,406.20x = 79,415,856,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,415,856,688.74/285,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,255.54

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