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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,094.73, 277,220.78 and 144,862.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,094.73, 277,220.78 and 144,862.84 is: 216,964.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,094.73 : 277,220.78 = 144,862.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,094.73/277,220.78 = 144,862.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,094.73x = 277,220.78 × 144,862.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,094.73x = 40,158,989,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,158,989,497.82/185,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,964.52

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