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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,185.71, 276,159.89 and 164,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,185.71, 276,159.89 and 164,773.71 is: 245,720.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,185.71 : 276,159.89 = 164,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,185.71/276,159.89 = 164,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,185.71x = 276,159.89 × 164,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,185.71x = 45,503,888,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,503,888,804.62/185,185.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,720.30

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