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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,501.94, 277,832.46 and 145,270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,501.94, 277,832.46 and 145,270.19 is: 217,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,501.94 : 277,832.46 = 145,270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,501.94/277,832.46 = 145,270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,501.94x = 277,832.46 × 145,270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,501.94x = 40,360,775,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360,775,937.95/185,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,576.03

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