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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,462.02, 277,760.41 and 135,417.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,462.02, 277,760.41 and 135,417.99 is: 202,811.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,462.02 : 277,760.41 = 135,417.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,462.02/277,760.41 = 135,417.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,462.02x = 277,760.41 × 135,417.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,462.02x = 37,613,757,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,613,757,126.83/185,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,811.10

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