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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,168.51, 277,147.04 and 185,061.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,168.51, 277,147.04 and 185,061.33 is: 275,498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,168.51 : 277,147.04 = 185,061.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,168.51/277,147.04 = 185,061.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,168.51x = 277,147.04 × 185,061.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,168.51x = 51,289,198,902.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289,198,902.66/186,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,498.79

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