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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,350.89, 277,859.88 and 90,527.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,350.89, 277,859.88 and 90,527.43 is: 135,709.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,350.89 : 277,859.88 = 90,527.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,350.89/277,859.88 = 90,527.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,350.89x = 277,859.88 × 90,527.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,350.89x = 25,153,940,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153,940,836.51/185,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,709.85

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