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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,672.80, 280,009.20 and 164,511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,672.80, 280,009.20 and 164,511.20 is: 246,766.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,672.80 : 280,009.20 = 164,511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,672.80/280,009.20 = 164,511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,672.80x = 280,009.20 × 164,511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,672.80x = 46,064,649,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,064,649,503.04/186,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,766.80

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