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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,407.70, 427,802.54 and 185,639.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,407.70, 427,802.54 and 185,639.19 is: 278,257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,407.70 : 427,802.54 = 185,639.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,407.70/427,802.54 = 185,639.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,407.70x = 427,802.54 × 185,639.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,407.70x = 79,416,916,077.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,416,916,077.35/285,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,257.79

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