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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,461.12, 656,283.18 and 184,742.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,461.12, 656,283.18 and 184,742.20 is: 277,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,461.12 : 656,283.18 = 184,742.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,461.12/656,283.18 = 184,742.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,461.12x = 656,283.18 × 184,742.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,461.12x = 121,243,198,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,243,198,496.20/437,461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,151.94

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