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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,006.22, 277,343.24 and 153,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,006.22, 277,343.24 and 153,618 is: 230,289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,006.22 : 277,343.24 = 153,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,006.22/277,343.24 = 153,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,006.22x = 277,343.24 × 153,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,006.22x = 42,604,913,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,604,913,074.23/185,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,289.08

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