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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,564.96, 277,914.32 and 135,521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,564.96, 277,914.32 and 135,521.04 is: 202,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,564.96 : 277,914.32 = 135,521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,564.96/277,914.32 = 135,521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,564.96x = 277,914.32 × 135,521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,564.96x = 37,663,237,677.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,237,677.29/185,564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,965.25

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