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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,098.14, 277,612.18 and 90,233.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,098.14, 277,612.18 and 90,233.03 is: 135,332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,098.14 : 277,612.18 = 90,233.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,098.14/277,612.18 = 90,233.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,098.14x = 277,612.18 × 90,233.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,098.14x = 25,049,788,634.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049,788,634.75/185,098.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,332.47

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