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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,777.10, 563,031.69 and 185,984.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,777.10, 563,031.69 and 185,984.38 is: 278,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,777.10 : 563,031.69 = 185,984.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,777.10/563,031.69 = 185,984.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,777.10x = 563,031.69 × 185,984.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,777.10x = 104,715,099,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,715,099,785.00/375,777.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,662.80

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