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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,078.58, 277,196.36 and 144,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,078.58, 277,196.36 and 144,846.60 is: 216,940.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,078.58 : 277,196.36 = 144,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,078.58/277,196.36 = 144,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,078.58x = 277,196.36 × 144,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,078.58x = 40,150,949,554.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,150,949,554.14/185,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,940.01

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