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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,027.59, 277,255.31 and 144,404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,027.59, 277,255.31 and 144,404.79 is: 216,383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,027.59 : 277,255.31 = 144,404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,027.59/277,255.31 = 144,404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,027.59x = 277,255.31 × 144,404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,027.59x = 40,036,994,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,036,994,138.24/185,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,383.91

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