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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,289.05, 277,884.06 and 168,352.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,289.05, 277,884.06 and 168,352.41 is: 251,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,289.05 : 277,884.06 = 168,352.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,289.05/277,884.06 = 168,352.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,289.05x = 277,884.06 × 168,352.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,289.05x = 46,782,451,201.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782,451,201.58/186,289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,128.29

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