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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,182.71, 276,155.40 and 164,770.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,182.71, 276,155.40 and 164,770.71 is: 245,715.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,182.71 : 276,155.40 = 164,770.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,182.71/276,155.40 = 164,770.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,182.71x = 276,155.40 × 164,770.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,182.71x = 45,502,321,328.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502,321,328.33/185,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,715.82

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