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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,465.09, 277,994.69 and 95,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,465.09, 277,994.69 and 95,513.25 is: 143,165.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,465.09 : 277,994.69 = 95,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,465.09/277,994.69 = 95,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,465.09x = 277,994.69 × 95,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,465.09x = 26,552,177,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552,177,247.73/185,465.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,165.36

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