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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,238.28, 277,966.50 and 128,356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,238.28, 277,966.50 and 128,356.84 is: 192,610.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,238.28 : 277,966.50 = 128,356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,238.28/277,966.50 = 128,356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,238.28x = 277,966.50 × 128,356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,238.28x = 35,678,901,565.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,678,901,565.86/185,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,610.84

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