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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,636.16, 277,983.21 and 155,571.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,636.16, 277,983.21 and 155,571.36 is: 232,962.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,636.16 : 277,983.21 = 155,571.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,636.16/277,983.21 = 155,571.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,636.16x = 277,983.21 × 155,571.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,636.16x = 43,246,226,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,226,036.87/185,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,962.30

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