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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,924, 279,897.62 and 169,390.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,924, 279,897.62 and 169,390.28 is: 255,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,924 : 279,897.62 = 169,390.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,924/279,897.62 = 169,390.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,924x = 279,897.62 × 169,390.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,924x = 47,411,936,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,411,936,223.13/185,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,007.08

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