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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,249.34, 562,167.74 and 185,487.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,249.34, 562,167.74 and 185,487.58 is: 277,882.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,249.34 : 562,167.74 = 185,487.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,249.34/562,167.74 = 185,487.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,249.34x = 562,167.74 × 185,487.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,249.34x = 104,275,134,813.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,275,134,813.10/375,249.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,882.26

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