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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,149.76, 279,030.24 and 91,248.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,149.76, 279,030.24 and 91,248.54 is: 136,777.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,149.76 : 279,030.24 = 91,248.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,149.76/279,030.24 = 91,248.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,149.76x = 279,030.24 × 91,248.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,149.76x = 25,461,101,625.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,461,101,625.94/186,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,777.52

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