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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,831.52, 280,034.89 and 164,298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,831.52, 280,034.89 and 164,298.25 is: 246,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,831.52 : 280,034.89 = 164,298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,831.52/280,034.89 = 164,298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,831.52x = 280,034.89 × 164,298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,831.52x = 46,009,242,365.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009,242,365.94/186,831.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,260.60

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