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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,966.40, 277,741.20 and 106,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,966.40, 277,741.20 and 106,234.40 is: 159,519.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,966.40 : 277,741.20 = 106,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,966.40/277,741.20 = 106,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,966.40x = 277,741.20 × 106,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,966.40x = 29,505,669,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,505,669,737.28/184,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,519.08

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