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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,231.76, 279,242.22 and 170,362.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,231.76, 279,242.22 and 170,362.24 is: 255,446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,231.76 : 279,242.22 = 170,362.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,231.76/279,242.22 = 170,362.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,231.76x = 279,242.22 × 170,362.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,231.76x = 47,572,330,101.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,572,330,101.77/186,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,446.92

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