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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,106.15, 562,246.42 and 185,285.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,106.15, 562,246.42 and 185,285.49 is: 277,724.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,106.15 : 562,246.42 = 185,285.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,106.15/562,246.42 = 185,285.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,106.15x = 562,246.42 × 185,285.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,106.15x = 104,176,103,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,176,103,430.45/375,106.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,724.33

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