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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,230.76, 279,240.72 and 170,361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,230.76, 279,240.72 and 170,361.24 is: 255,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,230.76 : 279,240.72 = 170,361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,230.76/279,240.72 = 170,361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,230.76x = 279,240.72 × 170,361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,230.76x = 47,571,795,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,795,317.69/186,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,445.42

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