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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,337.72, 275,622.35 and 179,432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,337.72, 275,622.35 and 179,432.82 is: 266,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,337.72 : 275,622.35 = 179,432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,337.72/275,622.35 = 179,432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,337.72x = 275,622.35 × 179,432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,337.72x = 49,455,694,618.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,455,694,618.36/185,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,840.96

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