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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,863.62, 656,823.17 and 185,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,863.62, 656,823.17 and 185,097 is: 277,657.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,863.62 : 656,823.17 = 185,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,863.62/656,823.17 = 185,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,863.62x = 656,823.17 × 185,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,863.62x = 121,575,998,760.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,575,998,760.23/437,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,657.23

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