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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,103.36, 562,242.24 and 185,282.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,103.36, 562,242.24 and 185,282.68 is: 277,720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,103.36 : 562,242.24 = 185,282.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,103.36/562,242.24 = 185,282.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,103.36x = 562,242.24 × 185,282.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,103.36x = 104,173,749,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,173,749,036.40/375,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,720.12

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