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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,252.22, 277,117.13 and 147,885.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,252.22, 277,117.13 and 147,885.27 is: 221,220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,252.22 : 277,117.13 = 147,885.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,252.22/277,117.13 = 147,885.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,252.22x = 277,117.13 × 147,885.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,252.22x = 40,981,541,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,981,541,591.68/185,252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,220.25

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