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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,251.73, 592,878.41 and 185,037.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,251.73, 592,878.41 and 185,037.29 is: 277,556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,251.73 : 592,878.41 = 185,037.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,251.73/592,878.41 = 185,037.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,251.73x = 592,878.41 × 185,037.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,251.73x = 109,704,613,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,704,613,360.72/395,251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,556.31

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