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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,131.36, 277,710 and 91,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,131.36, 277,710 and 91,612 is: 137,424.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,131.36 : 277,710 = 91,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,131.36/277,710 = 91,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,131.36x = 277,710 × 91,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,131.36x = 25,441,568,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,441,568,520/185,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,424.41

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