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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,874.28, 657,070.83 and 185,140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,874.28, 657,070.83 and 185,140.96 is: 277,821.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,874.28 : 657,070.83 = 185,140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,874.28/657,070.83 = 185,140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,874.28x = 657,070.83 × 185,140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,874.28x = 121,650,720,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,650,720,043.14/437,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,821.12

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