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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,167.80, 277,751.70 and 163,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,167.80, 277,751.70 and 163,006.20 is: 244,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,167.80 : 277,751.70 = 163,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,167.80/277,751.70 = 163,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,167.80x = 277,751.70 × 163,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,167.80x = 45,275,249,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,275,249,160.54/185,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,509.30

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