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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,916.71, 561,668.88 and 185,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,916.71, 561,668.88 and 185,155.04 is: 277,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,916.71 : 561,668.88 = 185,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,916.71/561,668.88 = 185,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,916.71x = 561,668.88 × 185,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,916.71x = 103,995,823,943.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,995,823,943.16/374,916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,383.81

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