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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,104.65, 562,244.17 and 185,283.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,104.65, 562,244.17 and 185,283.99 is: 277,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,104.65 : 562,244.17 = 185,283.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,104.65/562,244.17 = 185,283.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,104.65x = 562,244.17 × 185,283.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,104.65x = 104,174,843,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,174,843,171.84/375,104.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,722.08

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