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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,546, 277,950.36 and 91,765.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,546, 277,950.36 and 91,765.52 is: 137,465.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,546 : 277,950.36 = 91,765.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,546/277,950.36 = 91,765.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,546x = 277,950.36 × 91,765.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,546x = 25,506,259,319.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,506,259,319.59/185,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,465.96

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