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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,350.88, 277,926.32 and 100,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,350.88, 277,926.32 and 100,007.44 is: 149,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,350.88 : 277,926.32 = 100,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,350.88/277,926.32 = 100,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,350.88x = 277,926.32 × 100,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,350.88x = 27,794,699,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,794,699,771.82/185,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,957.20

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