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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,050.01, 255,409.50 and 117,157.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,050.01, 255,409.50 and 117,157.49 is: 161,702.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,050.01 : 255,409.50 = 117,157.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,050.01/255,409.50 = 117,157.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,050.01x = 255,409.50 × 117,157.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,050.01x = 29,923,134,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923,134,665.11/185,050.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,702.97

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