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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,112.80, 277,669.20 and 164,895.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,112.80, 277,669.20 and 164,895.20 is: 247,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,112.80 : 277,669.20 = 164,895.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,112.80/277,669.20 = 164,895.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,112.80x = 277,669.20 × 164,895.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,112.80x = 45,786,318,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,786,318,267.84/185,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,342.80

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