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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,183.71, 276,156.89 and 164,771.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,183.71, 276,156.89 and 164,771.71 is: 245,717.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,183.71 : 276,156.89 = 164,771.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,183.71/276,156.89 = 164,771.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,183.71x = 276,156.89 × 164,771.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,183.71x = 45,502,842,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,502,842,993.58/185,183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,717.31

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