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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,016.60, 527,247.30 and 185,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,016.60, 527,247.30 and 185,610.20 is: 278,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,016.60 : 527,247.30 = 185,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,016.60/527,247.30 = 185,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,016.60x = 527,247.30 × 185,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,016.60x = 97,862,476,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,862,476,802.46/352,016.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,005.29

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