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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,194.60, 277,463.85 and 156,982.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,194.60, 277,463.85 and 156,982.30 is: 235,195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,194.60 : 277,463.85 = 156,982.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,194.60/277,463.85 = 156,982.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,194.60x = 277,463.85 × 156,982.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,194.60x = 43,556,913,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,913,339.86/185,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,195.37

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