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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,888.88, 657,092.80 and 185,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,888.88, 657,092.80 and 185,155.60 is: 277,843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,888.88 : 657,092.80 = 185,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,888.88/657,092.80 = 185,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,888.88x = 657,092.80 × 185,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,888.88x = 121,664,411,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,664,411,639.68/437,888.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,843.12

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