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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,185.32, 562,634.45 and 185,580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,185.32, 562,634.45 and 185,580.62 is: 278,299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,185.32 : 562,634.45 = 185,580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,185.32/562,634.45 = 185,580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,185.32x = 562,634.45 × 185,580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,185.32x = 104,414,050,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,414,050,172.98/375,185.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,299.94

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