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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,248.06, 562,165.81 and 185,486.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,248.06, 562,165.81 and 185,486.31 is: 277,880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,248.06 : 562,165.81 = 185,486.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,248.06/562,165.81 = 185,486.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,248.06x = 562,165.81 × 185,486.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,248.06x = 104,274,061,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,274,061,705.06/375,248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,880.35

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