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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,028.59, 277,256.81 and 144,405.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,028.59, 277,256.81 and 144,405.79 is: 216,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,028.59 : 277,256.81 = 144,405.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,028.59/277,256.81 = 144,405.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,028.59x = 277,256.81 × 144,405.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,028.59x = 40,037,488,680.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,037,488,680.93/185,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,385.42

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