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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,873.40, 657,069.51 and 185,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,873.40, 657,069.51 and 185,140.08 is: 277,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,873.40 : 657,069.51 = 185,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,873.40/657,069.51 = 185,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,873.40x = 657,069.51 × 185,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,873.40x = 121,649,901,646.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,649,901,646.96/437,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,819.80

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