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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,190.54, 277,610.85 and 168,219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,190.54, 277,610.85 and 168,219.42 is: 252,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,190.54 : 277,610.85 = 168,219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,190.54/277,610.85 = 168,219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,190.54x = 277,610.85 × 168,219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,190.54x = 46,699,536,172.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,699,536,172.71/185,190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,170.20

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