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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,143.86, 277,728.75 and 91,624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,143.86, 277,728.75 and 91,624.50 is: 137,443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,143.86 : 277,728.75 = 91,624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,143.86/277,728.75 = 91,624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,143.86x = 277,728.75 × 91,624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,143.86x = 25,446,757,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,757,854.38/185,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,443.16

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