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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,027.13, 255,342.11 and 113,446.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,027.13, 255,342.11 and 113,446.62 is: 156,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,027.13 : 255,342.11 = 113,446.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,027.13/255,342.11 = 113,446.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,027.13x = 255,342.11 × 113,446.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,027.13x = 28,967,698,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967,698,755.94/185,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,559.20

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