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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,101.35, 562,239.23 and 185,280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,101.35, 562,239.23 and 185,280.69 is: 277,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,101.35 : 562,239.23 = 185,280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,101.35/562,239.23 = 185,280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,101.35x = 562,239.23 × 185,280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,101.35x = 104,172,072,062.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,172,072,062.17/375,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,717.13

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