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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,977.22, 277,611.72 and 95,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,977.22, 277,611.72 and 95,016.28 is: 142,599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,977.22 : 277,611.72 = 95,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,977.22/277,611.72 = 95,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,977.22x = 277,611.72 × 95,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,977.22x = 26,377,632,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377,632,918.80/184,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,599.36

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