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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,565.96, 277,915.82 and 135,522.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,565.96, 277,915.82 and 135,522.04 is: 202,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,565.96 : 277,915.82 = 135,522.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,565.96/277,915.82 = 135,522.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,565.96x = 277,915.82 × 135,522.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,565.96x = 37,663,718,874.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,663,718,874.67/185,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,966.74

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