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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,392.31, 277,997.74 and 129,259.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,392.31, 277,997.74 and 129,259.31 is: 193,825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,392.31 : 277,997.74 = 129,259.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,392.31/277,997.74 = 129,259.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,392.31x = 277,997.74 × 129,259.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,392.31x = 35,933,794,340.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,933,794,340.82/185,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,825.71

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