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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,095.73, 277,222.28 and 144,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,095.73, 277,222.28 and 144,863.84 is: 216,966.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,095.73 : 277,222.28 = 144,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,095.73/277,222.28 = 144,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,095.73x = 277,222.28 × 144,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,095.73x = 40,159,484,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,159,484,014.36/185,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,966.02

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