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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,657.04, 278,278.20 and 170,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,657.04, 278,278.20 and 170,710.92 is: 255,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,657.04 : 278,278.20 = 170,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,657.04/278,278.20 = 170,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,657.04x = 278,278.20 × 170,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,657.04x = 47,505,127,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505,127,537.94/185,657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,875.71

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