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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,186.83, 562,636.71 and 185,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,186.83, 562,636.71 and 185,582.12 is: 278,302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,186.83 : 562,636.71 = 185,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,186.83/562,636.71 = 185,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,186.83x = 562,636.71 × 185,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,186.83x = 104,415,310,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,415,310,618.44/375,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,302.18

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