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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,388.44, 277,321.23 and 148,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,388.44, 277,321.23 and 148,021.56 is: 221,424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,388.44 : 277,321.23 = 148,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,388.44/277,321.23 = 148,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,388.44x = 277,321.23 × 148,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,388.44x = 41,049,521,085.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049,521,085.72/185,388.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,424.39

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