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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,238.40, 277,562.28 and 118,623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,238.40, 277,562.28 and 118,623.70 is: 177,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,238.40 : 277,562.28 = 118,623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,238.40/277,562.28 = 118,623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,238.40x = 277,562.28 × 118,623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,238.40x = 32,925,464,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,925,464,634.04/185,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,746.43

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