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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,956.74, 277,580.96 and 94,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,956.74, 277,580.96 and 94,995.81 is: 142,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,956.74 : 277,580.96 = 94,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,956.74/277,580.96 = 94,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,956.74x = 277,580.96 × 94,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,956.74x = 26,369,027,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,369,027,660.80/184,956.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,568.63

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