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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,224.20, 277,729.02 and 163,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,224.20, 277,729.02 and 163,082.04 is: 244,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,224.20 : 277,729.02 = 163,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,224.20/277,729.02 = 163,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,224.20x = 277,729.02 × 163,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,224.20x = 45,292,615,148.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,292,615,148.80/185,224.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,528.60

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