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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,266.80, 277,900.20 and 172,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,266.80, 277,900.20 and 172,825.20 is: 259,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,266.80 : 277,900.20 = 172,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,266.80/277,900.20 = 172,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,266.80x = 277,900.20 × 172,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,266.80x = 48,028,157,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,028,157,645.04/185,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,237.80

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