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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,002.51, 277,270.12 and 154,209.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,002.51, 277,270.12 and 154,209.55 is: 231,119.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,002.51 : 277,270.12 = 154,209.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,002.51/277,270.12 = 154,209.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,002.51x = 277,270.12 × 154,209.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,002.51x = 42,757,700,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,700,433.65/185,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,119.57

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