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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253,167.20, 379,418.60 and 186,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253,167.20, 379,418.60 and 186,294.20 is: 279,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253,167.20 : 379,418.60 = 186,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253,167.20/379,418.60 = 186,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253,167.20x = 379,418.60 × 186,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253,167.20x = 70,683,484,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,683,484,552.12/253,167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,196.85

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