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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,461.68, 277,759.90 and 135,417.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,461.68, 277,759.90 and 135,417.65 is: 202,810.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,461.68 : 277,759.90 = 135,417.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,461.68/277,759.90 = 135,417.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,461.68x = 277,759.90 × 135,417.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,461.68x = 37,613,592,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613,592,922.24/185,461.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,810.59

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