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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,185.61, 256,287.24 and 162,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,185.61, 256,287.24 and 162,270.75 is: 223,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,185.61 : 256,287.24 = 162,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,185.61/256,287.24 = 162,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,185.61x = 256,287.24 × 162,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,185.61x = 41,587,922,650.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,587,922,650.23/186,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,368.08

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