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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,830.52, 280,033.40 and 164,297.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,830.52, 280,033.40 and 164,297.25 is: 246,259.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,830.52 : 280,033.40 = 164,297.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,830.52/280,033.40 = 164,297.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,830.52x = 280,033.40 × 164,297.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,830.52x = 46,008,716,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008,716,706.66/186,830.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,259.11

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