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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,261.72, 257,003.10 and 179,860.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,261.72, 257,003.10 and 179,860.92 is: 248,171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,261.72 : 257,003.10 = 179,860.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,261.72/257,003.10 = 179,860.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,261.72x = 257,003.10 × 179,860.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,261.72x = 46,224,814,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224,814,008.85/186,261.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,171.30

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