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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,079.58, 277,197.85 and 144,847.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,079.58, 277,197.85 and 144,847.60 is: 216,941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,079.58 : 277,197.85 = 144,847.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,079.58/277,197.85 = 144,847.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,079.58x = 277,197.85 × 144,847.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,079.58x = 40,151,443,297.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,151,443,297.66/185,079.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,941.51

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