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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,050.14, 277,533.69 and 85,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,050.14, 277,533.69 and 85,114.32 is: 127,652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,050.14 : 277,533.69 = 85,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,050.14/277,533.69 = 85,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,050.14x = 277,533.69 × 85,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,050.14x = 23,622,091,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622,091,301.44/185,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,652.38

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