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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,101.86, 562,239.99 and 185,281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,101.86, 562,239.99 and 185,281.19 is: 277,717.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,101.86 : 562,239.99 = 185,281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,101.86/562,239.99 = 185,281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,101.86x = 562,239.99 × 185,281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,101.86x = 104,172,493,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,172,493,486.38/375,101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,717.88

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