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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,106.12, 277,708.32 and 96,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,106.12, 277,708.32 and 96,333.36 is: 144,525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,106.12 : 277,708.32 = 96,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,106.12/277,708.32 = 96,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,106.12x = 277,708.32 × 96,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,106.12x = 26,752,575,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,752,575,565.56/185,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,525.61

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