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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,248.71, 277,111.88 and 147,881.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,248.71, 277,111.88 and 147,881.77 is: 221,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,248.71 : 277,111.88 = 147,881.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,248.71/277,111.88 = 147,881.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,248.71x = 277,111.88 × 147,881.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,248.71x = 40,979,795,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,979,795,256.63/185,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,215.01

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