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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,184.08, 277,758.84 and 91,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,184.08, 277,758.84 and 91,751.12 is: 137,618.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,184.08 : 277,758.84 = 91,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,184.08/277,758.84 = 91,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,184.08x = 277,758.84 × 91,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,184.08x = 25,484,684,659.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,484,684,659.90/185,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,618.12

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