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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,022.63, 255,335.90 and 113,442.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,022.63, 255,335.90 and 113,442.12 is: 156,552.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,022.63 : 255,335.90 = 113,442.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,022.63/255,335.90 = 113,442.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,022.63x = 255,335.90 × 113,442.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,022.63x = 28,965,845,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965,845,240.90/185,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,552.99

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