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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,251.64, 277,814.55 and 170,967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,251.64, 277,814.55 and 170,967.48 is: 255,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,251.64 : 277,814.55 = 170,967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,251.64/277,814.55 = 170,967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,251.64x = 277,814.55 × 170,967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,251.64x = 47,497,253,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,497,253,520.83/186,251.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,016.57

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