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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,225.20, 277,730.52 and 163,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,225.20, 277,730.52 and 163,083.04 is: 244,530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,225.20 : 277,730.52 = 163,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,225.20/277,730.52 = 163,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,225.20x = 277,730.52 × 163,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,225.20x = 45,293,137,502.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,293,137,502.38/185,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,530.10

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