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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,392, 275,703.11 and 179,487.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,392, 275,703.11 and 179,487.04 is: 266,921.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,392 : 275,703.11 = 179,487.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,392/275,703.11 = 179,487.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,392x = 275,703.11 × 179,487.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,392x = 49,485,135,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,485,135,132.69/185,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,921.63

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