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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,183.32, 277,483.50 and 143,166.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,183.32, 277,483.50 and 143,166.28 is: 214,524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,183.32 : 277,483.50 = 143,166.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,183.32/277,483.50 = 143,166.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,183.32x = 277,483.50 × 143,166.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,183.32x = 39,726,280,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,726,280,456.38/185,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,524.08

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