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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,911.08, 561,660.30 and 185,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,911.08, 561,660.30 and 185,149.32 is: 277,375.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,911.08 : 561,660.30 = 185,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,911.08/561,660.30 = 185,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,911.08x = 561,660.30 × 185,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,911.08x = 103,991,022,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,991,022,616.00/374,911.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,375.16

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