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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,250.34, 562,169.24 and 185,488.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,250.34, 562,169.24 and 185,488.58 is: 277,883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,250.34 : 562,169.24 = 185,488.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,250.34/562,169.24 = 185,488.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,250.34x = 562,169.24 × 185,488.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,250.34x = 104,275,974,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,275,974,047.28/375,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,883.76

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