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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,190.07, 562,641.58 and 185,585.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,190.07, 562,641.58 and 185,585.38 is: 278,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,190.07 : 562,641.58 = 185,585.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,190.07/562,641.58 = 185,585.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,190.07x = 562,641.58 × 185,585.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,190.07x = 104,418,051,428.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,418,051,428.10/375,190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,307.08

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