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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,281.20, 277,230.60 and 168,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,281.20, 277,230.60 and 168,692.40 is: 252,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,281.20 : 277,230.60 = 168,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,281.20/277,230.60 = 168,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,281.20x = 277,230.60 × 168,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,281.20x = 46,766,695,267.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,766,695,267.44/185,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,409.29

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