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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,394.06, 275,706 and 179,489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,394.06, 275,706 and 179,489.16 is: 266,924.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,394.06 : 275,706 = 179,489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,394.06/275,706 = 179,489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,394.06x = 275,706 × 179,489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,394.06x = 49,486,238,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,486,238,346.96/185,394.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,924.62

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