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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,508.80, 563,078.88 and 185,749.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,508.80, 563,078.88 and 185,749.92 is: 278,533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,508.80 : 563,078.88 = 185,749.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,508.80/563,078.88 = 185,749.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,508.80x = 563,078.88 × 185,749.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,508.80x = 104,591,856,913.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,591,856,913.69/375,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,533.70

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