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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,973.95, 253,210.62 and 185,383.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,973.95, 253,210.62 and 185,383.46 is: 252,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,973.95 : 253,210.62 = 185,383.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,973.95/253,210.62 = 185,383.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,973.95x = 253,210.62 × 185,383.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,973.95x = 46,941,060,041.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,941,060,041.75/185,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,406.65

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