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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,211.48, 277,525.34 and 143,194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,211.48, 277,525.34 and 143,194.04 is: 214,565.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,211.48 : 277,525.34 = 143,194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,211.48/277,525.34 = 143,194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,211.48x = 277,525.34 × 143,194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,211.48x = 39,739,974,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,739,974,636.97/185,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,565.40

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