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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,047.77, 277,682.37 and 169,990.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,047.77, 277,682.37 and 169,990.29 is: 255,087.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,047.77 : 277,682.37 = 169,990.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,047.77/277,682.37 = 169,990.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,047.77x = 277,682.37 × 169,990.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,047.77x = 47,203,306,604.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,203,306,604.19/185,047.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,087.14

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