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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,093.73, 277,219.28 and 144,861.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,093.73, 277,219.28 and 144,861.84 is: 216,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,093.73 : 277,219.28 = 144,861.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,093.73/277,219.28 = 144,861.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,093.73x = 277,219.28 × 144,861.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,093.73x = 40,158,495,346.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,495,346.43/185,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,963.02

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