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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,314.64, 277,917.43 and 84,054.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,314.64, 277,917.43 and 84,054.11 is: 126,056.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,314.64 : 277,917.43 = 84,054.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,314.64/277,917.43 = 84,054.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,314.64x = 277,917.43 × 84,054.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,314.64x = 23,360,102,579.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360,102,579.53/185,314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,056.43

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