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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,169.02, 277,147.78 and 185,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,169.02, 277,147.78 and 185,061.84 is: 275,499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,169.02 : 277,147.78 = 185,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,169.02/277,147.78 = 185,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,169.02x = 277,147.78 × 185,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,169.02x = 51,289,478,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289,478,118.72/186,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,499.53

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