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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,249.22, 277,112.63 and 147,882.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,249.22, 277,112.63 and 147,882.27 is: 221,215.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,249.22 : 277,112.63 = 147,882.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,249.22/277,112.63 = 147,882.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,249.22x = 277,112.63 × 147,882.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,249.22x = 40,980,044,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980,044,770.07/185,249.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,215.75

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