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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,624, 281,335.68 and 183,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,624, 281,335.68 and 183,824.64 is: 277,115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,624 : 281,335.68 = 183,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,624/281,335.68 = 183,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,624x = 281,335.68 × 183,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,624x = 51,716,430,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,716,430,095.16/186,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,115.64

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