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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,672.80, 563,324.86 and 185,913.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,672.80, 563,324.86 and 185,913.92 is: 278,779.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,672.80 : 563,324.86 = 185,913.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,672.80/563,324.86 = 185,913.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,672.80x = 563,324.86 × 185,913.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,672.80x = 104,729,932,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,729,932,956.05/375,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,779.65

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