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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,416.28, 277,362.69 and 148,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,416.28, 277,362.69 and 148,049.33 is: 221,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,416.28 : 277,362.69 = 148,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,416.28/277,362.69 = 148,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,416.28x = 277,362.69 × 148,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,416.28x = 41,063,359,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,063,359,034.68/185,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,465.77

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