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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,103.21, 562,242.02 and 185,282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,103.21, 562,242.02 and 185,282.55 is: 277,719.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,103.21 : 562,242.02 = 185,282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,103.21/562,242.02 = 185,282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,103.21x = 562,242.02 × 185,282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,103.21x = 104,173,634,008.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,173,634,008.75/375,103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,719.92

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