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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,001.51, 277,268.63 and 154,208.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,001.51, 277,268.63 and 154,208.55 is: 231,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,001.51 : 277,268.63 = 154,208.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,001.51/277,268.63 = 154,208.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,001.51x = 277,268.63 × 154,208.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,001.51x = 42,757,192,621.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,192,621.74/185,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,118.07

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