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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,340.72, 275,626.75 and 179,435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,340.72, 275,626.75 and 179,435.82 is: 266,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,340.72 : 275,626.75 = 179,435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,340.72/275,626.75 = 179,435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,340.72x = 275,626.75 × 179,435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,340.72x = 49,457,311,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,457,311,451.60/185,340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,845.36

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