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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,803.70, 277,205.55 and 166,141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,803.70, 277,205.55 and 166,141.30 is: 249,211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,803.70 : 277,205.55 = 166,141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,803.70/277,205.55 = 166,141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,803.70x = 277,205.55 × 166,141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,803.70x = 46,055,290,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,290,444.22/184,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,211.95

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