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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,623.96, 563,060.05 and 186,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,623.96, 563,060.05 and 186,222.92 is: 279,148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,623.96 : 563,060.05 = 186,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,623.96/563,060.05 = 186,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,623.96x = 563,060.05 × 186,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,623.96x = 104,854,683,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,854,683,365.49/375,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,148.02

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