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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,212.39, 562,675.01 and 185,607.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,212.39, 562,675.01 and 185,607.59 is: 278,340.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,212.39 : 562,675.01 = 185,607.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,212.39/562,675.01 = 185,607.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,212.39x = 562,675.01 × 185,607.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,212.39x = 104,436,748,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,436,748,817.91/375,212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,340.36

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