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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,254.64, 277,819.02 and 170,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,254.64, 277,819.02 and 170,970.48 is: 255,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,254.64 : 277,819.02 = 170,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,254.64/277,819.02 = 170,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,254.64x = 277,819.02 × 170,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,254.64x = 47,498,851,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,498,851,202.53/186,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,021.04

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