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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,207.99, 277,838.46 and 57,135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,207.99, 277,838.46 and 57,135.11 is: 85,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,207.99 : 277,838.46 = 57,135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,207.99/277,838.46 = 57,135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,207.99x = 277,838.46 × 57,135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,207.99x = 15,874,329,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,874,329,585.14/185,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,710.83

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