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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,902.54, 565,278.57 and 184,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,902.54, 565,278.57 and 184,694.40 is: 277,004.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,902.54 : 565,278.57 = 184,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,902.54/565,278.57 = 184,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,902.54x = 565,278.57 × 184,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,902.54x = 104,403,786,319.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,403,786,319.01/376,902.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,004.73

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