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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,319.90, 277,979.85 and 184,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,319.90, 277,979.85 and 184,007.70 is: 276,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,319.90 : 277,979.85 = 184,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,319.90/277,979.85 = 184,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,319.90x = 277,979.85 × 184,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,319.90x = 51,150,432,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,150,432,844.85/185,319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,011.55

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