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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,852.80, 656,806.88 and 185,086.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,852.80, 656,806.88 and 185,086.18 is: 277,640.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,852.80 : 656,806.88 = 185,086.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,852.80/656,806.88 = 185,086.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,852.80x = 656,806.88 × 185,086.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,852.80x = 121,565,872,207.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,565,872,207.45/437,852.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,640.96

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