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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,093.64, 277,605.43 and 90,228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,093.64, 277,605.43 and 90,228.53 is: 135,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,093.64 : 277,605.43 = 90,228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,093.64/277,605.43 = 90,228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,093.64x = 277,605.43 × 90,228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,093.64x = 25,047,930,337.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,930,337.36/185,093.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,325.72

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