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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,009.59, 277,751.06 and 180,965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,009.59, 277,751.06 and 180,965.06 is: 270,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,009.59 : 277,751.06 = 180,965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,009.59/277,751.06 = 180,965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,009.59x = 277,751.06 × 180,965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,009.59x = 50,263,237,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,263,237,682.50/186,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,218.53

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