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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,408.09, 277,350.73 and 148,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,408.09, 277,350.73 and 148,041.12 is: 221,453.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,408.09 : 277,350.73 = 148,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,408.09/277,350.73 = 148,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,408.09x = 277,350.73 × 148,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,408.09x = 41,059,312,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,059,312,331.91/185,408.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,453.73

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