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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,104.15, 562,243.43 and 185,283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,104.15, 562,243.43 and 185,283.49 is: 277,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,104.15 : 562,243.43 = 185,283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,104.15/562,243.43 = 185,283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,104.15x = 562,243.43 × 185,283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,104.15x = 104,174,421,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174,421,202.34/375,104.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,721.32

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