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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,024.72, 255,346.44 and 104,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,024.72, 255,346.44 and 104,423.60 is: 144,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,024.72 : 255,346.44 = 104,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,024.72/255,346.44 = 104,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,024.72x = 255,346.44 × 104,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,024.72x = 26,664,194,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,664,194,511.98/185,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,111.52

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