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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,237.65, 277,561.16 and 118,622.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,237.65, 277,561.16 and 118,622.95 is: 177,745.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,237.65 : 277,561.16 = 118,622.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,237.65/277,561.16 = 118,622.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,237.65x = 277,561.16 × 118,622.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,237.65x = 32,925,123,011.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925,123,011.51/185,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,745.31

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