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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,525.96, 279,554.82 and 146,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,525.96, 279,554.82 and 146,926.68 is: 220,205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,525.96 : 279,554.82 = 146,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,525.96/279,554.82 = 146,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,525.96x = 279,554.82 × 146,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,525.96x = 41,074,061,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,074,061,580.60/186,525.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,205.60

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