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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,141.69, 256,227.03 and 162,227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,141.69, 256,227.03 and 162,227.25 is: 223,308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,141.69 : 256,227.03 = 162,227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,141.69/256,227.03 = 162,227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,141.69x = 256,227.03 × 162,227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,141.69x = 41,567,006,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,567,006,452.57/186,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,308.42

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