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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,179.84, 277,782.84 and 91,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,179.84, 277,782.84 and 91,660.48 is: 137,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,179.84 : 277,782.84 = 91,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,179.84/277,782.84 = 91,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,179.84x = 277,782.84 × 91,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,179.84x = 25,461,708,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,461,708,450.16/185,179.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,497.19

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