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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,592.55, 278,366.96 and 146,160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,592.55, 278,366.96 and 146,160.94 is: 219,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,592.55 : 278,366.96 = 146,160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,592.55/278,366.96 = 146,160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,592.55x = 278,366.96 × 146,160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,592.55x = 40,686,376,538.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,686,376,538.54/185,592.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,224.19

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