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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,029.13, 255,344.87 and 113,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,029.13, 255,344.87 and 113,448.62 is: 156,561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,029.13 : 255,344.87 = 113,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,029.13/255,344.87 = 113,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,029.13x = 255,344.87 × 113,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,029.13x = 28,968,523,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968,523,125.58/185,029.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,561.96

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