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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,507.09, 277,887.47 and 140,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,507.09, 277,887.47 and 140,605.24 is: 210,625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,507.09 : 277,887.47 = 140,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,507.09/277,887.47 = 140,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,507.09x = 277,887.47 × 140,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,507.09x = 39,072,434,412.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,072,434,412.34/185,507.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,625.02

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