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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,451.95, 277,745.29 and 135,407.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,451.95, 277,745.29 and 135,407.92 is: 202,795.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,451.95 : 277,745.29 = 135,407.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,451.95/277,745.29 = 135,407.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,451.95x = 277,745.29 × 135,407.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,451.95x = 37,608,912,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,608,912,008.70/185,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,795.99

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