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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,135.30, 277,638.15 and 96,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,135.30, 277,638.15 and 96,359.30 is: 144,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,135.30 : 277,638.15 = 96,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,135.30/277,638.15 = 96,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,135.30x = 277,638.15 × 96,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,135.30x = 26,753,017,787.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,753,017,787.30/185,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,505.22

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