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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,546.96, 277,970.52 and 143,789.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,546.96, 277,970.52 and 143,789.84 is: 215,413.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,546.96 : 277,970.52 = 143,789.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,546.96/277,970.52 = 143,789.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,546.96x = 277,970.52 × 143,789.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,546.96x = 39,969,336,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,969,336,595.52/185,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,413.59

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