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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,394, 275,706.09 and 179,489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,394, 275,706.09 and 179,489.04 is: 266,924.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,394 : 275,706.09 = 179,489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,394/275,706.09 = 179,489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,394x = 275,706.09 × 179,489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,394x = 49,486,221,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,221,416.25/185,394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,924.61

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