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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,146.89, 277,245.96 and 128,141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,146.89, 277,245.96 and 128,141.82 is: 191,884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,146.89 : 277,245.96 = 128,141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,146.89/277,245.96 = 128,141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,146.89x = 277,245.96 × 128,141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,146.89x = 35,526,800,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,526,800,515.82/185,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,884.41

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