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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,249.71, 277,113.38 and 147,882.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,249.71, 277,113.38 and 147,882.77 is: 221,216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,249.71 : 277,113.38 = 147,882.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,249.71/277,113.38 = 147,882.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,249.71x = 277,113.38 × 147,882.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,249.71x = 40,980,294,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,980,294,238.46/185,249.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,216.51

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