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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,366.93, 277,807.32 and 105,441.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,366.93, 277,807.32 and 105,441.65 is: 158,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,366.93 : 277,807.32 = 105,441.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,366.93/277,807.32 = 105,441.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,366.93x = 277,807.32 × 105,441.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,366.93x = 29,292,461,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292,461,855.62/185,366.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,024.21

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