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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,391, 275,701.62 and 179,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,391, 275,701.62 and 179,486.04 is: 266,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,391 : 275,701.62 = 179,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,391/275,701.62 = 179,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,391x = 275,701.62 × 179,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,391x = 49,484,591,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,484,591,995.38/185,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,920.14

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