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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,076.65, 277,725.58 and 170,019.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,076.65, 277,725.58 and 170,019.16 is: 255,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,076.65 : 277,725.58 = 170,019.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,076.65/277,725.58 = 170,019.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,076.65x = 277,725.58 × 170,019.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,076.65x = 47,218,669,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218,669,687.48/185,076.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,130.34

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