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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,050.55, 277,557.15 and 125,461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,050.55, 277,557.15 and 125,461.64 is: 188,179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,050.55 : 277,557.15 = 125,461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,050.55/277,557.15 = 125,461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,050.55x = 277,557.15 × 125,461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,050.55x = 34,822,774,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,822,774,130.12/185,050.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,179.79

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