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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,499.64, 277,878.48 and 85,522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,499.64, 277,878.48 and 85,522.96 is: 128,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,499.64 : 277,878.48 = 85,522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,499.64/277,878.48 = 85,522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,499.64x = 277,878.48 × 85,522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,499.64x = 23,764,990,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764,990,129.90/185,499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,113.40

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