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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,522.96, 279,550.35 and 146,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,522.96, 279,550.35 and 146,923.68 is: 220,201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,522.96 : 279,550.35 = 146,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,522.96/279,550.35 = 146,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,522.96x = 279,550.35 × 146,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,522.96x = 41,072,566,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,072,566,167.29/186,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,201.13

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