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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,041.80, 277,497.90 and 96,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,041.80, 277,497.90 and 96,265.80 is: 144,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,041.80 : 277,497.90 = 96,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,041.80/277,497.90 = 96,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,041.80x = 277,497.90 × 96,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,041.80x = 26,713,557,341.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,713,557,341.82/185,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,364.99

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