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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,958, 279,948.96 and 169,424.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,958, 279,948.96 and 169,424.28 is: 255,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,958 : 279,948.96 = 169,424.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,958/279,948.96 = 169,424.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,958x = 279,948.96 × 169,424.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,958x = 47,430,150,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,430,150,984.75/185,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,058.41

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