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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,043.27, 277,675.62 and 169,985.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,043.27, 277,675.62 and 169,985.79 is: 255,080.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,043.27 : 277,675.62 = 169,985.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,043.27/277,675.62 = 169,985.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,043.27x = 277,675.62 × 169,985.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,043.27x = 47,200,909,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,909,629.44/185,043.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,080.39

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