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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,875.15, 657,072.14 and 185,141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,875.15, 657,072.14 and 185,141.83 is: 277,822.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,875.15 : 657,072.14 = 185,141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,875.15/657,072.14 = 185,141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,875.15x = 657,072.14 × 185,141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,875.15x = 121,651,537,515.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,651,537,515.91/437,875.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,822.43

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