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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,247.06, 562,164.32 and 185,485.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,247.06, 562,164.32 and 185,485.31 is: 277,878.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,247.06 : 562,164.32 = 185,485.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,247.06/562,164.32 = 185,485.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,247.06x = 562,164.32 × 185,485.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,247.06x = 104,273,223,644.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,273,223,644.12/375,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,878.86

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