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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,117.56, 277,641.08 and 90,252.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,117.56, 277,641.08 and 90,252.52 is: 135,361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,117.56 : 277,641.08 = 90,252.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,117.56/277,641.08 = 90,252.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,117.56x = 277,641.08 × 90,252.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,117.56x = 25,057,807,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,057,807,125.52/185,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,361.59

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