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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,199.34, 562,655.46 and 185,594.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,199.34, 562,655.46 and 185,594.64 is: 278,320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,199.34 : 562,655.46 = 185,594.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,199.34/562,655.46 = 185,594.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,199.34x = 562,655.46 × 185,594.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,199.34x = 104,425,837,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,425,837,542.73/375,199.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,320.95

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