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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,952.32, 280,065.60 and 166,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,952.32, 280,065.60 and 166,008.96 is: 248,691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,952.32 : 280,065.60 = 166,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,952.32/280,065.60 = 166,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,952.32x = 280,065.60 × 166,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,952.32x = 46,493,398,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493,398,987.78/186,952.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,691.21

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