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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,036.76, 255,355.72 and 112,414.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,036.76, 255,355.72 and 112,414.93 is: 155,135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,036.76 : 255,355.72 = 112,414.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,036.76/255,355.72 = 112,414.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,036.76x = 255,355.72 × 112,414.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,036.76x = 28,705,794,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,705,794,469.47/185,036.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,135.63

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