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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,004.05, 277,276.41 and 134,323.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,004.05, 277,276.41 and 134,323.97 is: 201,319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,004.05 : 277,276.41 = 134,323.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,004.05/277,276.41 = 134,323.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,004.05x = 277,276.41 × 134,323.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,004.05x = 37,244,866,792.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,244,866,792.17/185,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,319.20

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