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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,611.94, 278,222.60 and 118,195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,611.94, 278,222.60 and 118,195.24 is: 177,168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,611.94 : 278,222.60 = 118,195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,611.94/278,222.60 = 118,195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,611.94x = 278,222.60 × 118,195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,611.94x = 32,884,586,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884,586,980.42/185,611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,168.49

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