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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,427.22, 477,115.94 and 184,932.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,427.22, 477,115.94 and 184,932.74 is: 277,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,427.22 : 477,115.94 = 184,932.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,427.22/477,115.94 = 184,932.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,427.22x = 477,115.94 × 184,932.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,427.22x = 88,234,358,081.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,234,358,081.88/318,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,094.27

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