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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,262.03, 277,898.71 and 128,280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,262.03, 277,898.71 and 128,280.15 is: 192,424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,262.03 : 277,898.71 = 128,280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,262.03/277,898.71 = 128,280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,262.03x = 277,898.71 × 128,280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,262.03x = 35,648,888,203.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648,888,203.61/185,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,424.15

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