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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,102.90, 562,241.55 and 185,282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,102.90, 562,241.55 and 185,282.24 is: 277,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,102.90 : 562,241.55 = 185,282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,102.90/562,241.55 = 185,282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,102.90x = 562,241.55 × 185,282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,102.90x = 104,173,371,688.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,173,371,688.67/375,102.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,719.45

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