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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,197.34, 562,652.46 and 185,592.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,197.34, 562,652.46 and 185,592.63 is: 278,317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,197.34 : 562,652.46 = 185,592.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,197.34/562,652.46 = 185,592.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,197.34x = 562,652.46 × 185,592.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,197.34x = 104,424,149,827.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,424,149,827.37/375,197.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,317.94

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