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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,245.12, 562,161.41 and 185,483.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,245.12, 562,161.41 and 185,483.37 is: 277,875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,245.12 : 562,161.41 = 185,483.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,245.12/562,161.41 = 185,483.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,245.12x = 562,161.41 × 185,483.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,245.12x = 104,271,592,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,271,592,568.19/375,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,875.94

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