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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,766.26, 279,007.95 and 159,172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,766.26, 279,007.95 and 159,172.34 is: 239,065.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,766.26 : 279,007.95 = 159,172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,766.26/279,007.95 = 159,172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,766.26x = 279,007.95 × 159,172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,766.26x = 44,410,348,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,410,348,280.10/185,766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,065.74

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