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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,251.05, 277,993.49 and 96,566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,251.05, 277,993.49 and 96,566.85 is: 144,911.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,251.05 : 277,993.49 = 96,566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,251.05/277,993.49 = 96,566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,251.05x = 277,993.49 × 96,566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,251.05x = 26,844,955,166.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,844,955,166.97/185,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,911.22

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