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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,107.15, 562,247.92 and 185,286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,107.15, 562,247.92 and 185,286.49 is: 277,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,107.15 : 562,247.92 = 185,286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,107.15/562,247.92 = 185,286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,107.15x = 562,247.92 × 185,286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,107.15x = 104,176,943,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,176,943,606.60/375,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,725.83

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