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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,474.25, 656,302.95 and 184,755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,474.25, 656,302.95 and 184,755.47 is: 277,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,474.25 : 656,302.95 = 184,755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,474.25/656,302.95 = 184,755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,474.25x = 656,302.95 × 184,755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,474.25x = 121,255,556,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,255,556,708.12/437,474.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,171.87

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