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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,175.42, 277,776.09 and 91,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,175.42, 277,776.09 and 91,656.06 is: 137,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,175.42 : 277,776.09 = 91,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,175.42/277,776.09 = 91,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,175.42x = 277,776.09 × 91,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,175.42x = 25,459,861,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,459,861,971.61/185,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,490.50

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