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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,069.82, 277,563.21 and 85,134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,069.82, 277,563.21 and 85,134.06 is: 127,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,069.82 : 277,563.21 = 85,134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,069.82/277,563.21 = 85,134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,069.82x = 277,563.21 × 85,134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,069.82x = 23,630,082,973.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,630,082,973.93/185,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,681.99

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