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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,926, 279,900.64 and 169,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,926, 279,900.64 and 169,392.28 is: 255,010.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,926 : 279,900.64 = 169,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,926/279,900.64 = 169,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,926x = 279,900.64 × 169,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,926x = 47,413,007,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,413,007,583.06/185,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,010.10

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