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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,187.57, 562,637.84 and 185,582.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,187.57, 562,637.84 and 185,582.88 is: 278,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,187.57 : 562,637.84 = 185,582.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,187.57/562,637.84 = 185,582.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,187.57x = 562,637.84 × 185,582.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,187.57x = 104,415,949,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,415,949,816.27/375,187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,303.33

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