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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,499.70, 279,749.55 and 156,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,499.70, 279,749.55 and 156,975.20 is: 235,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,499.70 : 279,749.55 = 156,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,499.70/279,749.55 = 156,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,499.70x = 279,749.55 × 156,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,499.70x = 43,913,741,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,913,741,561.16/186,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,462.80

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