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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,169.51, 277,148.52 and 185,062.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,169.51, 277,148.52 and 185,062.33 is: 275,500.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,169.51 : 277,148.52 = 185,062.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,169.51/277,148.52 = 185,062.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,169.51x = 277,148.52 × 185,062.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,169.51x = 51,289,750,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,289,750,867.25/186,169.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,500.27

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