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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,925, 257,252.04 and 162,101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,925, 257,252.04 and 162,101.28 is: 224,288.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,925 : 257,252.04 = 162,101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,925/257,252.04 = 162,101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,925x = 257,252.04 × 162,101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,925x = 41,700,884,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,700,884,966.61/185,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,288.75

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