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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,427.20, 278,140.80 and 183,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,427.20, 278,140.80 and 183,458.90 is: 275,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,427.20 : 278,140.80 = 183,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,427.20/278,140.80 = 183,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,427.20x = 278,140.80 × 183,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,427.20x = 51,027,405,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,027,405,213.12/185,427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,188.35

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